Rechercher des critiques de musique classique, opéra et ballet | Concerto pour piano en la mineur, Op. 16

Dans le cadre du Nordic Festival, le Belgian National Orchestra a fait honneur aux musiques de Sibelius, Grieg et Nielsen sous la baguette inspirée de Michael Schønwandt. Dans le concerto, Khatia Buniatishvili n'a pas convaincu.

Un concert malheureusement en deçà de ce à quoi l'Orchestre National de Lyon nous avait habitués. Christian Ihle Hadland tire néanmoins son épingle du jeu. 

Le dernier concert de l’année, avant le traditionnel concert du nouvel an, voyait l’ONCT s’ouvrir aux œuvres. Ce concert de Noel caritatif était organisé en faveur de la Fondation Marie-Louise œuvrant pour l’intégration et l’accueil pour les personnes en situation de handicap avec la maxime : « le meilleur sans vouloir l’impossible ».

En cette rentrée musicale toulousaine, l’ONCT fêtait les dix ans de sa première collaboration avec T. Sokhiev devenu, en 2008, le chef de la formation.

Soirée au grand air à l’Auditorium avec Alexandre Tharaud et Nans Moreau dans Debussy, Grieg, Mantovani et Respighi.

It was evident from the first bars that Strauss' An Alpine Symphony is a score about which Daniel Harding cares deeply.

Grieg's Piano Concerto is the highlight of this closing concert of the Oslo Phil's centenary tour, with Leif Ove Andsnes' exceptional technical skill helping to cast the work in a new and flattering light.

Andnes’ rendition was a typical battle between Dionysian and Apollonian, won by the latter.

After a twelve year absence from his schedule, the Norwegian pianist returns to the classic warhorse in a bracing concert given by Concerto Copenhagen. 

After a popular first half including a fine Grieg Piano Concerto, the Belgrade Philharmonic gave a showpiece performance of Schoenberg's early symphonic poem. 

Continuing its series of landmark classics inspired by the British Isles, the London Philharmonic conducted by Osmo Vänskä showcases Bax before moving north to traverse the Nordic landscapes of Grieg and Sibelius.

The Oslo Philharmonic and Vasily Petrenko with Nikolai Lugansky bring Delius, Grieg and a sublime Sibelius Fifth Symphony to Sage Gateshead.

Grieg's Piano Concerto played by Tom Poster and the Hallé under Stpehen Bell was the highlight of a popular programme of Nordic favourites by Grieg and Sibelius

Beethoven, Kurth and Grieg under the baton of Michael Stern.

Der estnische Dirigent bringt mit seinem jungen Estonian Festival Orchestra eines seiner traditionellen Programme nach Hamburg.

The Estonian Festival Orchestra makes its Proms debut in a refreshing Baltic-Nordic programme.

The William Tell Overture promises much, Grieg and Tchaikovsky are well played but struggle to escape the routine.

Bergen Philharmonic’s programme of Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Gubaidulina’s violin concerto Offertorium offered fascinating insight into the relationship between orchestra and soloist.

Resultaría vano enumerar los elogios por insuficientes, así como resaltar a una sección por encima de las demás. La London Philharmonic fue un todo vibrante, una fuerza sobrehumana que supo condensar la emoción de una vida en cuatro movimientos.

A truly magnificent evening from Chailly and his Milanese orchestra.

A lot to commemorate but not all that much to celebrate in this concert given by the RPO with the twin Romanian combination of Cristian Mandeal and Alexandra Dăriescu.

Conducted by Edward Gardner, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra brought a fresh approach to Elgar's First Symphony.

With combined ages of over 150 years between conductor and soloist, there was no lack of experience on the platform for this Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert.

Die Münchner Symphoniker entführten ihr Publikum in die skandinavische Klassik, deren nordisch-kühle Romantik zu den klirrendkalten Temperaturen vor den Türen des Herkulessaals passten.

The fabulous new Narodowe Forum Muzyki in Wrocław presented a very original Silvester offering of Szymanowski, Grieg and Dvořák.

In true Olympian spirit, Marin Alsop and her São Paulo Symphony Orchestra dived head first into the drama of Brazilian music, with luxurious Rachmaninov and Gabriela Montero freely expressive in Grieg.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet was a stylish soloist in Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Guest conductor Jahja Ling also led precise, elegant performances of Stravinsky’s Four Norwegian Moods.

Two days after his stimulating solo recital, Lang Lang returned to the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House for Grieg’s Piano Concerto.

Robert Spano demonstrates his mastery and love of Sibelius with Louis Lortie providing a strong performance of Grieg. 

Known as the great “cavalier of the piano”, Jean-Yves Thibaudet recently treated the Zurich’s Tonhalle audience to Edward Grieg's stunning Piano Concerto. 

Besides Giltburg’s superlative play in Grieg, Saraste’s Sibelius swept you off your feet. 

Benjamin Grosvenor reminded us what a magnificent piece of music Grieg's piano showpiece is in this sensational performance with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Okko Kamu conducts the Hallé in Strauss' Don Juan, Grieg's Piano Concerto with Alexander Gavrylyuk, and Sibelius' Fifth Symphony at the Bridgewater Hall

Lang Lang, Christoph Eschenbach und das National Symphony Orchestra Washington zu Gast im Wiener Konzerthaus.

Unter der Leitung von Johannes Gustavsson spielten die Göteborger Symphoniker einen Abend ganz im Zeichen skandinavischer Komponisten.

Juha Hemánus' terrific semi-staging of Peer Gynt, using Grieg's incidental music, is the impresses at the Royal Festival Hall. 

Lang Lang powers through Grieg's Piano Concerto to general acclaim.

Ranging from the famous Grieg Piano Concerto to a lesser known work of Sibelius, this concert featured a vast array of orchestral colour evoking the shimmering landscapes of the North.

Das Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester unter Kent Nagano zeigte an diesem Abend, dass gerade die musikalische und inhaltliche Distanz dieser Werke eine Spannung evozierte, die sie zu einem beeindruckenden Ganzen miteinander verband.

After a slightly disjoined start, the RPO delivered an ultimately satisfying concert with distinctive and involing intepretations of two Romantic warhorses. 

Epic Sibelius and velvety Grieg from Sakari Oramo and Javier Perianes, but Stravinsky that was too neat and careful. 

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra offered a rich performance of works by Holst, Shostakovich, Grieg and Marquez. Conductor Robert Moody brought out the lyrical side of the orchestra, even if its members were nearly over-shadowed by an over-enthusiastic soloist.

Jac van Steen and the Ulster Orchestra attempt to entice new audiences to classical music, with mixed results.

Mixed fare that Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra and conductor Christopher Warren-Green, with Nelson Freire's performance the highlight. 

Garrick Ohlsson joins for Osmo Vänskä and the Cleveland Orchestra for Grieg's famous Piano Concerto, followed by a beautiful Sibelius Fifth Symphony.

Manchester favourite Nobuyuki Tsujii made a welcome return to the BBC Philharmonic with Grieg’s popular Piano Concerto, followed by a thrilling performance of Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony, conducted by Juanjo Mena. The concert began, though, with a world première. Emily Howard was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 to write her new work, Axon, for the BBC Philharmonic.

Starting the role of principal conductor of a new orchestra may be compared to trying out a new car. There is of course the initial thrill of the novelty of it all, testing the performance of the vehicle; how quickly it can accelerate, how smooth are the transitions from one speed to another.

Neeme Järvi brought his fine Swiss orchestra to Manchester for a deeply moving evening of Pärt, Grieg and Tchaikovsky, leaving a large audience very quiet as they left the Bridgewater Hall.Tchaikovsky wrote his Sixth Symphony amid substantial personal turmoil, despite the relatively recent success of his Fifth.

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande is as pleasing watch as to listen to. Under the directorship of the renowned Estonian conductor Neeme Järvi since 2012, the orchestra is clearly flourishing. From start to finish, it was apparent that the orchestra were deeply enjoying their performance and this only improved the performance itself.

The Vienna Philharmonic, whose annual New Year’s Day performances of Johann Strauss are broadcast to some 50 million viewers worldwide, apparently aren’t the only ones giving themselves a pass on creative programming around the holidays. The New York Philharmonic and guest conductor Manfred Honeck eased gently into 2013 this weekend with an evening of audience favorites.