From Moravia with love: the Brno Philharmonic at Cadogan Hall

By Alexander Hall, 15 October 2022

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“the solid musicianship, warmth and commitment from the players were never in doubt”

Reviewed at Cadogan Hall, London on 14 October 2022

Janáček, Taras Bulba

Korngold, Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35

Dvořák, Symphony no. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op.95

Dennis Russell Davies, Conductor

Alexander Sitkovetsky, Violin

Brno Philharmonic

A modern mash-up at Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 30th May

Pop star Angélique Kidjo joins Dennis Russell Davies and the Brno Philharmonic for vibrant performances of Adams and Glass.

****1

Keeping modern music alive at Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 24th May

With expert assistance from Dennis Russell Davies, the overlooked Brno Philharmonic makes the most of a contemporary cantata.

****1

Heldenreisen im Wiener Konzert: die Brünner Philharmoniker unter Aleksandar Markovic

Simon Haasis, 22nd May

Die Brünner Philharmoniker und das Klavierduo Silver-Garburg überzeugen im Wiener Konzerthaus mit Heldenreisen aller Arten.

***11

Frühwerk trifft Meisterwerk

Isabella Steppan, 22nd September

Die Brünner Philharmonie unter Aleksandar Markovic spannte einen Bogen von den Anfägen Wagners zu seiner Glanzzeit. Ein Abend, an dem das Orchester und die Sänger begeisterten, aber dennoch Wünsche offen blieben.

***11

Aušrinė Stundytė magnetic in Lille’s Makropulos Case

David Karlin, 5th February

Kornél Mundruczó brings the characters to life in Janáček’s drama of eternal youth; the brilliance of Dennis Russell Davies and the Orchestre National de Lille come close to overwhelming the proceedings.

****1

A modern mash-up at Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 30th May

Pop star Angélique Kidjo joins Dennis Russell Davies and the Brno Philharmonic for vibrant performances of Adams and Glass.

****1

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Alexander Hall

Alexander Hall divides his time between London and Hamburg, where he had a career in academic administration and teaching. He reviews for Bachtrack and Opera Today, and has also reviewed for Classical Source. A connoisseur of the great orchestras of the world, his musical memories stretch back to Karajan/Berlin Phil, Mravinsky/Leningrad Phil, Bernstein/Vienna Phil, and he has seen most of the great conductors from the past, including Böhm, Klemperer, Kubelik, Ormandy and Szell.