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Großes Pathos und sanfte Finesse mit Khatia Buniatishvili und der Tschechischen Philharmonie

By Christine Arnold, 05 December 2016

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Reviewed at Tonhalle: Großer Saal, Düsseldorf on 30 November 2016

Janáček, The Fiddler's Child

Schumann, Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54

Dvořák, Symphony no. 7 in D minor, Op.70

Czech Philharmonic

Khatia Buniatishvili, Piano

Jiří Bělohlávek, Conductor

Sol Gabetta bares her soul in Elgar on Czech Phil tour

Clare Varney, 23rd April

Semyon Bychkov conducts the Czech Phil on their latest European tour with the music of Elgar and Stravinsky.

****1

A heartfelt reunion with the Czech Philharmonic in Prague

Frank Kuznik, 19th March

A stellar soloist and deft work by Semyon Bychkov put a fresh spin on familiar fare in the Rudolfinum.

****1

Searing Kindertotenlieder from Fleur Barron and Czech Philharmonic

Gianmarco Segato, 18th February

Fleur Barron delivers a searing Kindertotenlieder in the Czech Philharmonic's mini-survey of the Germanic Romantic repertoire under Semyon Bychkov.

****1

Rockin’ at the Rudolfinum: the Czech Phil plays Bryce Dessner

Frank Kuznik, 5th February

American guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner brings a subdued palette to his debut appearance with the Czech Philharmonic.

****1

Modern mayhem from Thomas Adès and the Czech Philharmonic

Frank Kuznik, 5th December

The composer and conductor celebrates Pierre Boulez's 100th birthday in fine fashion with a smart program and fervent work from both sides of the podium.

*****

Chills and thrills from Pappano and the Czech Philharmonic

Frank Kuznik, 27th November

In expert hands, a terrifying 12-tone opera and a heroic piano concerto rattle the walls in Prague’s Rudolfinum.

*****

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Christine Arnold

Christine Arnold

Christine studied musicology and dance science in Salzburg and Newcastle. After her Bachelor degree she is now proceeding her studies in musicology and the piano as minor subject at the Folkwang Universität in Essen.