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DresdenSir Donald with Mahler

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Beethoven, Mahler
Dresden Philharmonic; Sir Donald Runnicles; Masaya Kamei

DresdenCarmina Burana

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Respighi, Orff
Dresden Philharmonic; Sir Donald Runnicles; Lilit Davtyan; Sunnyboy Dladla; Thomas Lehman; Prague Philharmonic Choir

DresdenRunnicles mit Bruckner

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Beethoven, Bruckner
Dresden Philharmonic; Sir Donald Runnicles; Emanuel Ax

DresdenFestival der Kammermmusik

Dresdner Philharmonie
Sir Donald Runnicles; Adelle Eslinger-Runnicles; Members of the Dresden Philharmonic

DresdenAlpensinfonie

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Webern, Schubert, Strauss R.
Dresden Philharmonic; Sir Donald Runnicles; Christian Gerhaher

DresdenDvořák „Aus der Neuen Welt“

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Sibelius, Elgar, Dvořák
Dresden Philharmonic; Sir Donald Runnicles; Kian Soltani
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Astonishing Mahler 2 from Runnicles and the BBC Scottish

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Sir Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish reunite for an astonishing Mahler 2 with Karen Cargill, Jennifer Davis and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus. 

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Between ecstasy and abyss: Korngold’s Violanta at the Deutsche Oper

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David Hermann directs a new production of Korngold’s teenage opera, conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles, at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. 
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Thalheimer’s directs a static new Berlin Tristan und Isolde

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At the start of his farewell to Deutsche Oper Berlin, Sir Donald Runnicles shines with his orchestra, supplying the passion and tension withheld in Michael Thalheimer’s production.
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Upstairs, downstairs: Die Frau ohne Schatten at Deutsche Oper

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Tobias Kratzer gives his third Strauss production in three seasons at Deutsche Oper Berlin another contemporary spin. 
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Otto Schenk's Tannhäuser returns to the Met

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Andreas Schager is the main reason to catch the latest revival of Otto Schenk's ultra-traditional Tannhäuser.
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Runnicles inspires Sydney Symphony in Brahms-centred programme

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Donald Runnicles demonstrates his superior musicianship in a warm, intelligently crafted reading of Brahms' Symphony no. 2 in D major, with Andrea Lam as a sensitive and reserved soloist in Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto.
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Big birthdays: Philharmonia Orchestra celebrates 80 years

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Founded in 1945, London’s Philharmonia Orchestra is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with an ambitious season featuring many returning artists, and an extensive US tour.

Berlin's new Ring: in conversation with Sir Donald Runnicles

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We spoke to Sir Donald Runnicles about the new Ring cycle, getting inspired by Stefan Herheim’s ideas and performing Wagner in the midst of the pandemic.

A flavourful new season at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Italian tastes? Meyerbeer rarities? Wagnermania? Or Great Britten? There are many flavours from which to choose in Deutsche Oper Berlin’s new season.