Jacquelyn Stucker thrills in Strauss with the Detroit Symphony

Par Timothy Robson, 24 octobre 2020

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“Stucker... had the stamina to carry the long lines through, pouring waves of beautiful legato lines”

Critique faite à Orchestra Hall, Detroit, le 23 octobre 2020

Elgar, Introduction et Allegro pour Quatuor à cordes et Orchestre à cordes, Op.47

Strauss R., Quatre derniers lieder (Vier Letzte Lieder) (orch. Ledger)

Jacquelyn Stucker, Soprano

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Sir Donald Runnicles, Direction

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Timothy Robson

We are saddened to learn of the death of Tim Robson, a long-time Bachtrack contributor (2012-21). Tim was an organist in Cleveland, Ohio and his repertoire extended to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he was a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim was Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University. Our condolences to his family.

Jacquelyn Stucker thrills in Strauss' Four Last Songs with the Detroit Symphony