This season, the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya (OBC) is turning its eyes towards Bach, whilst at the same time programming the usual great symphonic repertoire, as well as contemporary composers. Here, Kazushi Ono gathered a Bach concerto (transcribed for violin), a rarely-performed work by Schumann and Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-05UTC13:01:43+00:002018-01-05Zimmermann's Bach and Schumann stand out in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-frank-peter-zimmermann-kazushi-ono-barcelona-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPep Gorgorihttps://bachtrack.com/files/73789-frank-peter-zimmermann-harald-hoffmann-hanssler-classic.jpg510340Frank Peter ZimmermannHarald Hoffmann | Hänssler Classic2017-Dec-15, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Thus Spoke Zarathustrahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/thus-spoke-zarathustra/15-december-2017/20-302017-12-152017-12-17L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/60835-obc.jpg3
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-06UTC13:56:21+00:002017-10-06The bonds between Kazushi Ono and the OBC musicians are slowly improving.Julian Rachlin thrills in Tchaikovsky's concerto in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-eroica-kazushi-ono-rachlin-barcelona-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPep Gorgorihttps://bachtrack.com/files/68909-julian-rachlin-janine-guldener-resized.jpg510340Julian RachlinJanine Guldener2017-Sep-29, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: La Heroica de Beethovenhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/la-heroica-de-beethoven/29-september-2017/20-302017-09-292017-10-01L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/60803-logo-obc.jpg4
Clemens Flick (harpsichord) and Christoph Huntgeburth (flute) gave an impressive performance as soloists, while the orchestra wasn’t able to play as well as expected.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-18UTC16:57:29+00:002017-05-15Clemens Flick (harpsichord) and Christoph Huntgeburth (flute) gave an impressive performance as soloists, while the orchestra wasn’t able to play as well as expected.AKAMUS struggles with Bach in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bach-brandenburg-orchestral-suites-akamus-barcelona-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPep Gorgorihttps://bachtrack.com/files/60112-benrhard-forck-c-adam-walanus.jpg510340Bernhard ForckAdam Walanus2017-May-11, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Brandenburg Concertos: Akamushttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/brandenburg-concertos-akamus/11-may-2017/20-302017-05-112017-05-11L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/53822-akamus-630-404-web.jpg2
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-05UTC09:18:10+00:002017-05-04Bach presented in various orchestral transcriptions made for a powerful, entertaining evening in Barcelona. Bach dressed by other composers in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bach-transcriptions-macelaru-barcelona-symphony-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPep Gorgorihttps://bachtrack.com/files/52130-cristian-macelaru-credit-david-swanson-resized.jpg510340Cristian MăcelaruDavid Swanson2017-Apr-28, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Symphonic Bachhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/symphonic-bach/28-april-2017/20-302017-04-282017-04-30L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/38778-obc-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-24UTC16:03:25+00:002017-03-24An outstanding concert, with impressive performers that love to play together and had lots of time to rehearseIsabelle Faust and Freiburger Barockorchester show excellent rapport in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mendelssohn-faust-heras-casado-barcelona-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPep Gorgorihttps://bachtrack.com/files/56469-isabelle-faust-molina-visuals-resized.jpg500340Isabelle FaustJosep Molina2017-Mar-22, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Pablo Heras-Casado and Freiburger Barockorchesterhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/pablo-heras-casado-and-freiburger-barockorchester/22-march-2017/20-302017-03-222017-03-22L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/54322-pablo-heras-casado-2.jpg4
Gergiev and the Mariinsky excel in Act III of Tristan und Isolde with the help of star singing from Vekua, Westbroek and Nikitin; George Li shows promise in Liszt.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-29UTC00:52:25+00:002017-01-28Gergiev and the Mariinsky excel in Act III of Tristan und Isolde with the help of star singing from Vekua, Westbroek and Nikitin; George Li shows promise in Liszt.Gergiev brings the Mariinsky magic to Tristan und Isolde in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gergiev-mariinsky-vekua-westbroek-nikitin-tristan-isolde-auditori-barcelona-january-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/52051-valery-gergiev-photo-by-alexander-shapunov-4.jpg280340Valery GergievAlexander Shapunov2017-Jan-27, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Wagner, Liszt, Strauss - Mariinsky Theatre Orchestrahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-gergiev-mariinsky-vekua-westbroek-nikitin-tristan-und-isolde-auditori-barcelona-january-20172017-01-272017-01-27L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/62961-mariinsky-logo.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-03-15UTC11:10:15+00:002016-03-14Barcelona's L'Auditori was taken on a journey of contrasts, via Parra and Prokofiev, that unsettled as much as it delighted. An Eastern European odyssey: Capuçon plays Dvořák's Cello Concerto in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-parra-capucon-ono-barcelona-march-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJack Dhainauthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/files/30694-jack_dhainaut.jpgHaving studied foreign languages and literature at King’s College, Cambridge and the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Jack is currently teaching English and French in a small but lovely village in deepest Catalonia, where he is one of two tenors in the local choir. A double bassist and erstwhile clarinettist, his musical interests range from the symphonies of Shostakovich to the Catalan Nova Canço.https://bachtrack.com/files/36462-kazushi_ono_c_stofleth2_resized.jpg510342Kazushi OnoStofleth2016-Mar-11, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Parra, Dvořák, Prokofievhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/parra-dvorak-prokofiev/11-march-2016/20-302016-03-112016-03-13L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/18740-logo_obc_kazushi_ono_vertical.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-02-01UTC11:05:04+00:002016-01-31Truly sublime playing and singing from the massed forces in Barcelona's L'Auditori perfectly showcased Mahler's genius ability to evoke whole worlds.A stellar Mahler 3 from the OBCen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mahler-3-stotjin-gonzalez-obc-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJack Dhainauthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/files/30694-jack_dhainaut.jpgHaving studied foreign languages and literature at King’s College, Cambridge and the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Jack is currently teaching English and French in a small but lovely village in deepest Catalonia, where he is one of two tenors in the local choir. A double bassist and erstwhile clarinettist, his musical interests range from the symphonies of Shostakovich to the Catalan Nova Canço.https://bachtrack.com/files/33775-stotjin_by_marco_borgrreve.jpg299272Marco Borggreve2016-Jan-29, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Mahlerhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/mahler/29-january-2016/20-302016-01-292016-01-31L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/18740-logo_obc_kazushi_ono_vertical.jpg5
A solidly brazen night from the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under Valery Gergiev that ultimately lacked sincerity and depth thanks to its quick-fire delivery.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-19UTC14:53:35+00:002016-01-19A solidly brazen night from the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under Valery Gergiev that ultimately lacked sincerity and depth thanks to its quick-fire delivery.Fast and furious: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique with Gergiev in Barcelonaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pathetique-gergiev-munich-philharmonic-barcelona-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJack Dhainauthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/files/30694-jack_dhainaut.jpgHaving studied foreign languages and literature at King’s College, Cambridge and the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Jack is currently teaching English and French in a small but lovely village in deepest Catalonia, where he is one of two tenors in the local choir. A double bassist and erstwhile clarinettist, his musical interests range from the symphonies of Shostakovich to the Catalan Nova Canço.https://bachtrack.com/files/33210-valery_gergiev_photo_alexander_shapunov__2.jpg500354Valery GergievAlexander Shapunov2016-Jan-17, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Poema des éxtasishttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/poema-des-extasis/17-january-2016/19-002016-01-172016-01-17L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.18539953231813
Seamless playing and magical moments from the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya in a youthful programme meant that a slight lack of flair and grit felt even more amiss.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-11-12UTC16:35:32+00:002015-11-12Seamless playing and magical moments from the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya in a youthful programme meant that a slight lack of flair and grit felt even more amiss.Youthful verve and vigour? The OBC plays Ravel, Prokofiev and Shostakovichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-faust-wit-obc-barcelona-november-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJack Dhainauthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20232https://bachtrack.com/files/30694-jack_dhainaut.jpgHaving studied foreign languages and literature at King’s College, Cambridge and the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Jack is currently teaching English and French in a small but lovely village in deepest Catalonia, where he is one of two tenors in the local choir. A double bassist and erstwhile clarinettist, his musical interests range from the symphonies of Shostakovich to the Catalan Nova Canço.https://bachtrack.com/files/30708-isabelle_faust_detlev_schneider_resized.jpg300450Isabelle FaustDetlev Schneider2015-Nov-06, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: Ravel, Prokofiev, Shostakovichhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/ravel-prokofiev-shostakovich/06-november-2015/19-302015-11-062015-11-08L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.1853995323181https://bachtrack.com/files/18740-logo_obc_kazushi_ono_vertical.jpg3
La WDR de Colonia es sin duda una de las mejores orquestas europeas, y Jukka-Pekka Saraste a conseguido un ambiente en su seno difícil de igualar, y éso se nota en cada interpretación.
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-06-12UTC13:25:06+00:002015-06-10La WDR de Colonia es sin duda una de las mejores orquestas europeas, y Jukka-Pekka Saraste a conseguido un ambiente en su seno difícil de igualar, y éso se nota en cada interpretación.WDR Köln en Ibercamera y el ruido de fondo...es_EStruehttps://bachtrack.com/critica-ibercamera-barcelona-wdr-koln-saraste-hakhnazaryan-dvorak-chaikovsky-june-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMiquel Martínezhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18043https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18043https://bachtrack.com/files/296-miquel_quadrada.jpgMiquel Martínez es Profesor Superior de percusión por el Conservatori Superior de Música de Barcelona, y cursa el Postgrado en la Musikhochschule de Würzburg. Es también Máster en Música como Arte Interdisciplinario por la Universitat de Barcelona (UB). Colabora con orquestas españolas como la Sinfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, la Orquesta de Navarra o la Orquestra del Gran Teatre del Liceu. En la actualidad es músico invitado para las temporadas 13/14 y 14/15 en la Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia. Apasionado por el repertorio orquestal, la música contemporánea y la ópera, ha diseñado programas para la dinamización y difusión de la música clásica.https://bachtrack.com/files/24391-narek_hakhnazaryan_7803.jpg368478El violonchelista armenio Narek HakhnazaryanIntermusica2015-Jun-08, L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals: WDR Köln Natalia Gutmanhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/lauditori-sala-pau-casals/wdr-koln-natalia-gutman/08-june-2015/20-302015-06-082015-06-08L'Auditori: Sala Pau CasalsBarcelonaCataloniaSpain08013Lepanto, 15041.3981796351522.18539953231813
