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

Subtle magic: Zubin Mehta celebrates his 90th birthday in Berlin

Zenaida des Aubris, 3rd May

Zubin Mehta celebrates his 90th birthday with a concert at the Staatsoper Berlin.

*****

LA Phil celebrates the California spirit with Andrés Orozco-Estrada

Cameron Kelsall, 3rd May

The program features Maria Dueñas in Korngold's Violin Concerto and a moving tribute to LA native Michael Tilson Thomas

****1

BBC Philharmonic’s bold but unbalanced Stravinsky and Adams

Leighton Jones, 1st May

Balance issues mar an otherwise compelling programme from John Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

***11

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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.