Performer: Christoph Eschenbach

From Mendelssohn’s intimacy to Bruckner’s monumental scale, Eschenbach’s young orchestra reveals chamber-like sensitivity and steely discipline, with Midori’s interpretation standing as the evening’s emotional and artistic highlight.

The Oxford Philharmonic offers uninspiring renditions Bach and Mendelssohn, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the orchestra under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach. 

Joshua Bell brings virtuosic fireworks and generous tone to works by Chausson and Vieuxtemps, while Christoph Eschenbach delivers a Brahms 1 devoid of fresh insight.

The CEO of a major international touring orchestra reflects on its conductors, discusses how to deal with orchestral life in the pandemic and looks forward to the coming season.

Ahead of his birthday concert with the Bamberg Symphony, the conductor talks about his special relationship with the Bavarian orchestra.