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The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and National Philharmonic Choir give us a Requiem replete with fervent passion; Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is elegant but lacks the wow factor.

Mixed performances that highlighted Francesco Dego's riveting account of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, bookended by Berlioz's ground-breaking symphony and a rare overture by Louise Farrenc. 

Taking a very different approach to programming for Valentine’s Day, Daniele Rustioni attracts a full-house to the Ulster Hall with Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Francesca Dego is outstanding in Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto.

The Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla in a compelling performance of Mozart's overture to Don Giovanni and Strauss's Don Juan, with soloist Francesca Dego bringing to life Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 4 in D major.

A dynamic Italian pairing provides warmth in Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, part of a trio of Russian works. 

The Ulster Orchestra present a programme of classical elegance and sunshine; Rustioni is joined by Francesca Dego in an exceptionally sophisticated performance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 3. 

La Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana llenó el Palau de les Arts de sonidos del otro lado del Atlántico con obras de Bernstein y Copland.

Schmackhafte Debütleistungen sorgen für famose Ausdeutungen zweier Repertoire-Hammer.