Bancroft and the Royal Stockholm Phil brass shine in Bruckner

Ryan Bancroft and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Ryan Bancroft, Agustin Hadelich and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

By David Karlin, 25 October 2024

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“the brass and woodwind illuminated the variety in this substantial work in brilliant colours”

Reviewed at Konserthuset Stockholm: Stora Salen, Stockholm on 24 October 2024

Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64

Bruckner, Symphony no. 4 in E flat major, "Romantic", WAB 104

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Ryan Bancroft, Conductor

Augustin Hadelich, Violin

Musical tributes to Festival d’Aix as it wins Birgit Nilsson Prize

Peter Quantrill, 21st October

Pierre Audi is remembered in words and music as the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence receives $1m – the richest prize in classical music – at Stockholm’s Konserthuset.

Music, people, planet: a triumphant celebration in music for Yo-Yo Ma

Stephen Pritchard, 18th October

The celebrated cellist becomes the first instrumentalist to be presented the Birgit Nilsson Prize by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf at the official Award Ceremony in Stockholm.

*****

Birgit Nilsson Prize: dazzling Dvořák from the ever-smiling Yo-Yo Ma

Stephen Pritchard, 16th October

Yo-Yo Ma's beatific serenity speaks volumes about his approach to life and music as he gives a performance in Stockholm's Konserthuset ahead of receiving the Birgit Nilsson Prize later in the week.

****1

Old works and new from Jukka-Pekka Saraste and the RSPO

Sandra Bowdler, 25th November

An intriguing programming of old and new works, covering the time period 1893 to 1976, which themselves contain elements of old and new, beautifully performed.

****1

Grande Finale 4: Oramo and the RSPO conclude a majestic Sibelius cycle

Roy Westbrook, 29th May

In between the two symphonies, there was an extra Sibelius item, and this time it was a novelty.

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Grande Finale 3: Favourite Sibelius from Oramo

Roy Westbrook, 26th May

Oramo's structural insight ensures ideal tempo relations between sections, so crucial in Sibelius.

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.

Ryan Bancroft and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic’s brass shine in Bruckner