Performer: Maxim Vengerov

Joined by violinist Maxim Vengerov, the Hungarian orchestra, under Music Director Iván Fischer, is in top form in a program of three highly contrasting pieces.

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Brilliant Brahms from Vengerov and friends at Carnegie Hall

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Susan Stempleski, 16 Dec

An extraordinary group of musicians join violinist Maxim Vengerov in performing two chamber music jewels by Johannes Brahms.

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Vengerov, Chung and the Met Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

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Susan Stempleski, 30 Jan

The virtuoso violinist glows in Brahms’ Violin Concerto and the Met musicians display their virtuosity and versatility in the composer’s complex final symphony.

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PécsMaxim Vengerov plays Brahms

On demand from Kodály Center: Concert Hall, Pécs, Until 30 Apr 23:59

Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.77

MAV Symphony Orchestra; Gábor Takács-Nagy; Maxim Vengerov

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On demand from Culture and Congress Centre: Concert Hall, Lucerne, Until 30 Apr 23:59

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra; Long Yu; Maxim Vengerov

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Behind the scenes of Japan’s oldest orchestra: the Tokyo Philharmonic

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Lawrence Dunn, 22 Aug

Ahead of their European tour this autumn with Myung-whun Chung, we discover the history of one of Japan’s most important classical music institutions.

Maxim Vengerov: celebrating 40 years of music

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Kevin W Ng, 08 Jul

On the occasion of his upcoming 40th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall, the violinist gives us a taste of what to expect on stage and reflects on his long career.

Ten soloists who got their start in competitions

Danny Riley, 10 Nov

Music competitions can be a useful step for any young musician on the road to greatness. Here, we look at major stars who entered competitions at the start of their careers.