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Tchaikovsky masterpieces with Kissin, Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia in Paris

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Reviewed at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris on 7 January 2014
Tchaikovsky, The Voyevoda in A minor, Symphonic ballad, Op.78
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto no. 1 in B flat minor, Op.23
Tchaikovsky, Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor
Evgeny Kissin, Piano
A Resurrection for the ages: Kent Nagano conducts the Philharmonia
*****
A brilliant UK premiere of John Adams’ After the Fall
****1
Renes replaces Runnicles in a remarkable Philharmonia Bruckner 8
****1
Karpman’s opera Balls tells a great story, but overshoots the line
**111
Giltburg and Foster celebrate the Philharmonia’s 80th birthday
****1
Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia: a debut and a swansong
****1
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