Muscular performances from the Zagreb Philharmonic at the Anvil

By David Truslove, 08 April 2022

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Reviewed at Anvil, Basingstoke, Basingstoke on 7 April 2022

Pejačević, 4 Orchestral songs

Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47

Bach, Violin partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV1004: Sarabande

Mahler, Symphony no. 1 in D major "Titan"

Marija Vidović, Soprano

Tamsin Waley-Cohen, Violin

Zagreb Philharmonic

Jan Latham-Koenig, Conductor

À Dubrovnik, le concerto de Dvořák s’est trouvé un écrin verdoyant

Julien Hanck, 11th July

Le Festival d’Été de Dubrovnik a eu le courage de maintenir un concert qui coïncidait avec un match décisif de leur équipe nationale. Une soirée mémorable.

****1

Anglo-Russian repertoire as the BSFO closes its first tour

Mark Pullinger, 25th September

Making its London debut, the BSFO and Jan Latham-Koenig make an impression in both British and Russian classics.

***11

Drums of war: the Flanders Symphony Orchestra at Cadogan Hall

Alexander Hall, 15th March

Jan Latham-Koenig conducting the Flanders Symphony Orchestra reveals the drama and Romantic heart in Mendelssohn's Third Symphony, while Filippo Gorini chooses a classical approach to Beethoven.

****1

Demidenko's Chopin a highlight

Frances Wilson, 16th February

The Flanders Symphony Orchestra performed music by Mozart and Beethoven, with Russian pianist Nikolai Demidenko joining them for Chopin's Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor.

***11

Fervent Rachmaninov from Demidenko

Julia Zupancic, 13th February

Under the baton of Jan Latham-Koenig, the Flanders Symphony Orchestra rendered a diverse programme in Leeds.

***11

Twice upon a time in Prague

Frank Kuznik, 22nd October

A twin bill of fairy tales in Prague delights and disappoints.

***11

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David Truslove

After many years as a musician – conducting choirs, singing as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and an involvement in education, David now writes programme notes, occasionally composes and enjoys a busy schedule of reviewing.