Nelson Freire's remarkable Grieg a highlight in Istanbul

An excellent Dvořák Cello Concerto with István Várdai and some stirring Mendelssohn from the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra

Die Streicher des LCO spielten engagiert und hatten sichtlich Spaß am Auf und Ab Graham Fitkins Komposition.

Although Beethoven was none too fond of despots, self-proclaimed emperors, or religious intuitions, one can image his approbation for Justinian’s stupendous Hagia Eirene basilica as a perfect venue for his music. 

Raymond Gubbay Ltd loads the grey interregnum between Christmas and New Year at the Barbican with sundry spectacular delights, such as The Last Night of the Christmas Proms, The Sound of Musicals, Movie Music Classics, and building to the great climax of A Viennese New Year’s Eve Gala. In the midst of this extravaganza stands the Beethoven’s Ninth concert.

Au Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Lahav Shani dirige brillamment son Orchestre philharmonique de Rotterdam. Dans le Concerto n° 4 de Rachmaninov, Freire a les doigts d'un jeune homme.

L'Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France déploie ses ailes dans un programme placé sous le signe des oiseaux. Sous la direction admirable de Mikko Franck et avec la participation exemplaire de Nelson Freire dans Chopin.