Lush indulgence: Berg and Rachmaninov in Vancouver

Par Kevin W Ng, 18 octobre 2016

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“the long clarinet solo taken daringly slowly and softly, with scarce an audible breath to be heard”

Critique faite à Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, le 17 octobre 2016

Berg, Concerto pour violon « À la mémoire d'un ange »

Rachmaninov, Symphonie no. 2 en mi mineur, Op.27

Karen Gomyo, Violon

Karina Canellakis, Direction

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

A curiously low-key performance from the Vancouver Symphony on tour

John Gilks, 16th March

Despite a rousing start the touring VSO produce some understated Brahms and Shostakovich at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.

**111

Penetrating insight from Itzhak Perlman and the Vancouver Symphony

Alan Yu, 23rd January

The Vancouver Symphony performs with penetrating insight from Itzhak Perlman.

****1

Defiant Beethoven Fifth in Vancouver

Alan Yu, 13th November

Paroxysmal energy of the Vancouver Symphony in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

***11

Russian epics in Vancouver

Kevin W Ng, 16th January

Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma brings fiery intensity and technique in an otherwise lukewarm programme of Wagner, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich

***11

Bohemian flair: Cristian Măcelaru and the Vancouver Symphony

Kevin W Ng, 1st October

Cristian Măcelaru and the Vancouver Symphony offer an imperfect yet charismatic journey through Central Europe in works by Dvořák, Brahms, and Enescu.

***11

Two monuments: Vancouver SO plays Beethoven and Walton

Kevin W Ng, 12th March

Alexander Melnikov astonishes in Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto.

****1

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Kevin W Ng

Kevin writes about music and culture, with a focus on opera. Originally trained as a violinist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century music. He is currently based in New York City.

Lush indulgence: Berg and Rachmaninov from Karina Canellakis and the Vancouver Symphony