Ax, Kavakos and Ma band together for life-affirming Beethoven

Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax

Leonidas Kavakos, Emanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma

By Sam Jacobson, 05 February 2024

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“playing with a transparency that put the details of the piece in sharp relief”

Reviewed at Severance Music Center: Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland on 1 February 2024

Beethoven, Piano Trio no. 5 in D major "Ghost", Op.70 no.1

Beethoven, Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 (arr. Wosner)

Beethoven, Piano Trio no. 6 in E flat major, Op.70 no.2

Schubert, Piano Trio no. 1 in B flat major D.898 (Andante un poco mosso)

Leonidas Kavakos, Violin

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello

Emanuel Ax, Piano

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John Williams put butts in seats with the New York debut of his Piano Concerto, but the NY Phil's first performances of Mieczysław Weinberg’s Symphony no. 5 stole the show.

****1

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Los Angeles Philharmonic audiences got a taste of Pintscher as conductor, concerto partner, and composer.

*****

Worthy world premiere of John Williams’ Piano Concerto at Tanglewood

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John Williams' new concerto evokes the spirit of jazz virtuosos, paying tribute to Art Tatum, Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson.

****1

New beginnings: Michael Tilson Thomas opens NY Phil season with Mahler

Kevin W Ng, 12th September

Michael Tilson Thomas' energy and wisdom remain undimmed in the New York Philharmonic's season opener.

*****

Brahms and Beethoven for (5000 and) Three

Rohan Shotton, 31st August

Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanuel Ax and Leonidas Kavakos hold a sold-out Royal Albert Hall to rapt attention for some astonishing chamber music.

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Tanglewood fellows impress in Strauss, Beethoven and Ives

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Andris Nelsons and Emanuel Ax find inspiration working with their young colleagues on an idyllic Sunday in the Berkshires.

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Sam Jacobson

Sam Jacobson has been writing for Bachtrack since 2015 and is currently in Pittsburgh, having previously lived throughout the Midwest. A keen traveler, he endeavors to see all the great orchestras and opera houses across the US and abroad. Outside of music, he works as a software engineer. He also maintains a blog which can be read here.