Exemplary Prokofiev and extraordinary Beethoven from Elisabeth Leonskaja

By David Karlin, 08 February 2013

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Reviewed at Saanen Church, Saanen on 7 February 2013

Mozart, Cassation in B flat major, K99 (K63a)

Prokofiev, Symphony no. 1 in D major "Classical", Op.25

Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major, Op.58

Polish Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

Wojciech Rajski, Conductor

Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano

Perfectly phrased Chopin from Elisabeth Leonskaja

David Karlin, 31st January

Elisabeth Lenoskaja's ability to execute a perfect phrase lights up a fine performance by the Polish Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.

***11

Batons and broomsticks with Joana Mallwitz in Berlin

Elena Luporini, 22nd February

A folk-centred programme delights Berlin's Konzerthaus under the conducting of Joana Mallwitz – with the special participation of soloist Elisabeth Leonskaja.

****1

Leonskaja and the Staatskapelle Streichquartett at Wigmore Hall

Chris Garlick, 20th September

The contrasts in Brahms' two early piano quartets are highlighted by side by members of the Staatskapelle Streichquartett and Elisabeth Leonskaja.

****1

An unforgettable musical experience at the Ragged School Museum

Chris Garlick, 4th October

The final event of the Ragged School Museum Festival saw a programme of Brahms and Shostakovich in the wonderful Victorian museum, tucked away at the heart of the East End.

*****

Beethoven or bust: anniversary series launched at Wigmore Hall

Mark Pullinger, 15th September

Early and late Beethoven in the closing two recitals of Wigmore Hall's Beethoven Festival Weekend.

****1

Leonskaja's Schubert thrills the Pierre Boulez Saal

David Karlin, 22nd November

A pair of A minor sonatas demonstrate the composer's evolution over his lifetime; the Wanderer Fantasy shows the pianist's mastery of phrasing.

****1

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.