Vinikour Enchants Audience with Rare Delights

By Stephen Raskauskas, 19 October 2011

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Reviewed at Yale University: Collection of Musical Instruments, New Haven on 16 October 2011

Jory Vinikour, Harpsichord

Witty Poulenc and gigantic Rachmaninov from The Cleveland Orchestra

Timothy Robson, 24th March

Jory Vinikour was the soloist for Poulenc’s rarely heard Concert champêtre. A performance of Rachmaninov's Symphony no. 2, in which thrilling excess ruled, completed the program.

***11

French Baroque Magic at the Haymarket Opera

Kristina Powers, 24th February

Orpheus and Euridice – A timeless Greek myth forever ingrained into the classical music repertoire. Since the very beginnings of operatic history, this heartbreaking and beautiful tale has endured numerous adaptions.

*****

Kaufhaus, Konzertsaal - Hauptsache Barock!

Miriam Zeh, 24th June

In der Reihe „Barock+“ dirigiert Martin Haselböck eine gemischte Tüte aus Bach, Cembalo und nach-romantischen Komponisten mit reichem Erbe.

***11

Lost for words: Asmik Grigorian excels at Wigmore Hall

Roy Westbrook, 26th May

A first half of vocalises gives way to all Strauss after the interval as the Lithuanian superstar soprano helps Wigmore Hall celebrate its 125th anniversary.

****1

A self-congratulatory Cecilia Bartoli show at Salzburg Whitsun

Laura Servidei, 24th May

This year’s Salzburg Whitsun Festival gala, Ciao, bella ciao, features Cecilia Bartoli in a highly personalised musical programme structured as an autobiographical journey, unfolding as a blend of concert and self-portrait.

Sumptuous Sheffield Chamber Music Festival finale

Phil Parker, 23rd May

Ensemble 360 and soprano Claire Booth test to the limits the definition of ‘chamber music’ in this richly orchestral closing concert of the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival.

****1

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Stephen Raskauskas

Stephen Raskauskas is passionate about the performing arts. As a performer, he has collaborated on productions acclaimed by the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and Huffington Post. He has received numerous fellowships and awards, and holds degrees in music from the University of Chicago and Princeton University.