Performer: Krzysztof Urbański

Krzysztof Urbański gives neat and tidy performances of three Tchaikovsky works with the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, but are they a little too anaemic?

***11

Urbański proves his mettle with Tchaikovsky and Chopin in Washington

David Rohde, 31 Oct

Krzysztof Urbański elects an ideal pace and shape for Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony in a guest conducting appearance with the National Symphony Orchestra, on an evening also featuring Lise de la Salle playing Chopin.

****1

Souvenirs from the sunny south at the Elbphilharmonie

Alexander Hall, 21 Feb

The Principal Guest Conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, Krzysztof Urbański, partners Vadim Gluzman in Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto, but is strangely uninspired by Mendelssohn’s tribute to the joys of Italy.

***11

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AmsterdamSunday Morning Concerts: Smetana

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Smetana: Má vlast: Vltava (The Moldau)

Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest); Krzysztof Urbański

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Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, Op.21

Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest); Krzysztof Urbański; Ronald Brautigam

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Smetana: Má vlast: Šárka

Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest); Krzysztof Urbański

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Idyllic scenery and fiery performances: LuganoMusica’s new season

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Bachtrack, 01 Sep

The 2023–24 season at Lugano’s LAC boasts a wide range of orchestral and chamber offerings, including visits from Martha Argerich, Ton Koopman, Riccardo Chailly and Grigory Sokolov.