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Canny programming very much shone the spotlight on the performance of John Adams recent ‘dramatic symphony’ Scheherazade.2, preceded by Bartok and Stravinsky rarities.

Crisp Bartók, eloquent Schubert and a poignant tribute to Zoltán Kocsis in the Budapest Festival Orchestra's latest concert. 

Elegant Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra team with seasoned soloists, Yefim Bronfman and Miah Persson, for peerless Bartók and Mahler.

Iván Fischer, and the Budapest Festival Orchestra brought a high level of intimacy with, and understanding of, the repertoire performed in the evening’s programme in São Paulo.