The siren's call: Chanticleer inaugurates new space at Cleveland Museum of Art

By Timothy Robson, 04 February 2013

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Reviewed at Cleveland Museum of Art: Atrium, Cleveland on 30 January 2013

Works by Gabrieli

Works by Monteverdi

Gesualdo, Luci serene e chiare

Palestrina, Ave maris stella

Works by Gombert

Works by Grieg

Works by Elgar

Barber, Heaven-haven

Mahler, Lieder und Gesänge: Erinnerung (Memory) (arr. Clytus Gottwald)

Bates, Sirens: Die Lorelei

Mäntyjärvi, Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae

Chen Yi, I Hear the Siren's Call

Corigliano, L'invitation au voyage

Works by McGlynn

Waits, Temptation

Gershwin, Porgy and Bess: Summertime

Chanticleer

Chanticleer charms with wide-ranging programme

Andrew Larkin, 22nd January

Meticulous intonation, seamless phrasing and oozing charm, Chanticleer delivered a wonderful entertaining concert in a programme that stretched nearly 600 years.

****1

Chanticleer in Dublin

Andrew Larkin, 9th February

From madrigals to modern music Chanticleer impressed with sumptuous singing in all the genres, in their National Concert Hall recital in Dublin.

*****

Benedetti ablaze with the Philharmonia

Christopher Woodley, 19th April

As gifts to the Philarmonia's 80th birthday season, Nicola Benedetti gives a barnstorming account of Elgar's Violin Concerto before Cristian Mӑcelaru gets emotionally drained by La Mer.

*****

Nicholas McGegan brings delicacy and elegance to Mendelssohn

Erica Miner, 18th April

The Seattle Symphony offers an enchanting evening immersed in the joy and brilliance of both the young and the mature genius of Felix Mendelssohn.

****1

Picture postcard Spain from the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia

Phil Parker, 17th April

Vibrant, colourful music is played with every last ounce of enthusiasm as the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia rounds off its UK tour at Sheffield City Hall.

****1

Alexandre Kantorow in recital: a pianophile’s dream

Sam Jacobson, 16th April

A daring mix of rarities and late masterpieces at Severance Music Center confirms Alexandre Kantorow as a pianist of both staggering technique and uncommon depth.

*****

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Timothy Robson

We are saddened to learn of the death of Tim Robson, a long-time Bachtrack contributor (2012-21). Tim was an organist in Cleveland, Ohio and his repertoire extended to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he was a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim was Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University. Our condolences to his family.