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Mostly Kopatchinskaja – Martin, Bach, and Mozart close New York’s Mostly Mozart Festival

By Kevin W Ng, 24 August 2014
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Reviewed at Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York City on 23 August 2014
Programme
Bach, St John Passion, BWV245 (Chorales)
Martin, Polyptyque for violin and string orchestra
Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K626
Performers
Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra
Louis Langrée, Conductor
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Violin
Susanna Phillips, Soprano
Kelley O'Connor, Mezzo-soprano
Dimitri Pittas, Tenor
Morris Robinson, Bass
Concert Chorale of New York
James Bagwell, Director
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Concert Chorale of New YorkDimitri PittasFrank MartinJames BagwellJohann Sebastian BachKelley O'ConnorLouis LangréeMorris RobinsonMostly Mozart Festival OrchestraPatricia KopatchinskajaRequiem in D minor, K626St John Passion, BWV245Susanna PhillipsWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Kevin W Ng
Kevin W Ng

Kevin writes about music and culture, with a focus on opera. Originally trained as a violinist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century music. He is currently based in New York City.