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Dukas, Barber, Hindemith and Shchedrin in an intriguing 20th-century programme from the Singapore Symphony. 

Well-honed Mozart from Mutter protégée, but Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite steals the show in Singapore. 

Outstanding interpretations of two important 20th-century works based upon pre-existing compositions.

The Cleveland Orchestra string and percussion sections intensify the multi-hued quirkiness of Shchedrin’s 1967 musical love letter to his ballerina wife.

Even when JUNK started doing weird things, it was a great treat to watch the mighty Philadelphia Orchestra play Shchedrin 's score for only the third time in its history.

Birmingham’s finest brought along her own selections to replace François-Xavier Roth's announced programme in this performance at LSO St Luke's.

Jennifer Johnston shone in Respighi's glorious Il tramonto and the RLPO showed off their solo skills in Ginastera's Variaciones concertantes. 

The percussion department of the Orchestre National de France took their turn in the spotlight for Rodion Shchedrin's ballet. 

Gidon Kremer brought the latest version of his Kremerata Baltica ensemble to Prague Spring on Friday night for more than a concert., in which he proved there is still no one quite like him who combines political consciousness with superb musicianship.

The night got off to a very classical, Viennese start when Vladimir Fedoseyev took the stage of the golden hall on Saturday night at the Musikverein.

Invitée de la quinzième édition des Étés de la Danse qui a lieu au Théâtre Mogador, la Compañia Nacional de Danza interprète le ballet Carmen dans la version de Johan Inger créée en 2015.

L’Auditorium de Lyon accueille l’excellent Orchestre national d’Auvergne et son fougueux chef Roberto Forés Veses pour un programme qui donne envie de voyager et de danser sous le soleil de l’Espagne.

Mariss Jansons hatte sich für eine ganz besondere Carmen-Suite entschieden. Rodion Schtschedrins abendfüllende Ballettmusik verband dabei die Carmenohrwürmer mit 47 verschiedenen Schlaginstrumenten.

El chelista Gustafsson ofreció una versión del concierto de Haydn llena de vitalidad bajo una acertada dirección de Josep Pons al frente de la OSG.