Lush indulgence: Berg and Rachmaninov in Vancouver

By Kevin W Ng, 18 October 2016

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“the long clarinet solo taken daringly slowly and softly, with scarce an audible breath to be heard”

Reviewed at Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver on 17 October 2016

Berg, Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel"

Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 2 in E minor, Op.27

Karen Gomyo, Violin

Karina Canellakis, Conductor

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

A curiously low-key performance from the Vancouver Symphony on tour

John Gilks, 16th March

Despite a rousing start the touring VSO produce some understated Brahms and Shostakovich at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.

**111

Penetrating insight from Itzhak Perlman and the Vancouver Symphony

Alan Yu, 23rd January

The Vancouver Symphony performs with penetrating insight from Itzhak Perlman.

****1

Defiant Beethoven Fifth in Vancouver

Alan Yu, 13th November

Paroxysmal energy of the Vancouver Symphony in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

***11

Russian epics in Vancouver

Kevin W Ng, 16th January

Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma brings fiery intensity and technique in an otherwise lukewarm programme of Wagner, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich

***11

Bohemian flair: Cristian Măcelaru and the Vancouver Symphony

Kevin W Ng, 1st October

Cristian Măcelaru and the Vancouver Symphony offer an imperfect yet charismatic journey through Central Europe in works by Dvořák, Brahms, and Enescu.

***11

Two monuments: Vancouver SO plays Beethoven and Walton

Kevin W Ng, 12th March

Alexander Melnikov astonishes in Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto.

****1

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Kevin W Ng

Kevin writes about music and culture, with a focus on opera. Originally trained as a violinist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century music. He is currently based in New York City.

Lush indulgence: Berg and Rachmaninov from Karina Canellakis and the Vancouver Symphony