Jörg Widmann leads the Irish Chamber Orchestra in an eclectic program

By Edward Sava-Segal, 21 November 2019

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Reviewed at Carnegie Hall: Zankel, New York City on 19 November 2019

Mendelssohn, String symphony no. 8 in D major

Widmann, String Quartet no. 5 "Essay on a fugue"

Mozart, Adagio and Fugue for Strings in C minor, K546

Widmann, "180 beats per minute" for String Sextet

Weber, Clarinet Quintet in B flat major, Op.34

Jörg Widmann, Conductor, Clarinet

Irish Chamber Orchestra

Claron McFadden, Soprano

Britten in the Rain: a Dream that charms in parts but lacks cohesion

Andrew Larkin, 28th May

Rain cannot wash away the charm of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lismore Castle, a visually clever, if uneven, outdoor staging with moments of real enchantment.

***11

Zehetmair and the ICO shine in Britten and Beethoven at Kilkenny

Michael Roddy, 16th August

Violist Ruth Killius did double duty as page turner and violist with violinist husband Zehetmair in knockout Britten.

****1

An enjoyable Magic Flute from Irish National Opera

Andrew Larkin, 21st May

A thoroughly satisfying, entertaining production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte from Irish National Opera. Anna Devin delivers a delightful Pamina and Nick Pritchard a convincing Tamino.

****1

Fun and frolics at Irish National Opera's Figaro

Andrew Larkin, 17th April

A wonderful ful-filled caper by the Irish National Opera of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro with Erraught as Susanna and Miskelly as Cherubino really impressing.

****1

Jörg Widmann and the CBSO enjoy themselves with Mendelssohn

Robert Gainer, 16th October

The overriding impression of Widmann’s return to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall is one of a man at complete ease and enjoying his music.

****1

A suite of delights: Jörg Widmann and Lisa Batiashvili in Berlin

Elena Luporini, 10th April

A varied programme of chamber music charms the Berlin Phil, featuring works by Widmann and a premiere by young talent Tsotne Zedginidze.

****1

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Edward Sava-Segal

Edward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city. He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels. Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.

Jörg Widmann leads the Irish Chamber Orchestra in an eclectic program at Zankel Hall