Giya Kancheli's world première outshines Strauss and Falla at BOZAR

Antony Hermus searches for menace and intrigue in the BNO's programme in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. 

Roberto González-Monjas conducts the Belgian National Orchestra, joined by Paul Lewis, in Manchester's Bridgewater Hall.

Stanislav Kochanovsky, Nikolai Lugansky and the Belgian National Orchestra impress with an all-Russian triple bill.

Think of an exhilarating journey animated by an expert guide who lives and enjoys every moment, yet makes you believe he is discovering it with you and isn’t afraid to tease you with some daredevil steps off the beaten track.

Fiery Prokofiev but lacklustre Britten with the National Orchestra of Belgium.

Mismatching between programme and performers resulted in a disappointing evening of operatic all-time favourites.