Performer: Christian Tetzlaff

A rewarding visit from this Japanese orchestra under principal conductor Sebastian Weigle featured a fine Rachmaninov Second Symphony and a vivid, gusty Beethoven Violin Concerto from soloist Christian Tetzlaff.

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A searing Shostakovich 8 from Jurowski and the Berlin Radio Symphony

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Alexander Hall, 04 May

One of the glories of the German musical landscape are its radio orchestras. Up there with the finest, Vladimir Jurowski’s Berliners impress in Martinů and Shostakovich, while Christian Tetzlaff forays into Suk.

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LondonChristian Tetzlaff / Leif Ove Andsnes

On demand from Wigmore Hall, London, Until 14 Dec 23:59

Mozart, Ravel, Brahms, Shin

Christian Tetzlaff; Leif Ove Andsnes

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Christian Tetzlaff cancels US tour in Trump administration protest

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Bachtrack, 03 Mar

Withdrawing from an eight-city tour, including an appearance at Carnegie Hall, in an interview the German violinist said: “I feel utter anger. I cannot go on with this feeling inside.”

A celebratory mood in Saffron Hall’s autumn season

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Bachtrack, 07 Jun

In their 10th anniversary year, Saffron Hall continues to boast the cream of British orchestral and chamber talent – and some outstanding international visitors too.

Christian Tetzlaff on the meaning of music

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Benedikt Zacher, 15 Oct

German violinist Christian Tetzlaff discusses the many-faceted nature of music and compares a modern violin with a Stradivarius.