Work: The Hebrides Overture, “Fingal's Cave”, Op.26

Yeol Eum Son’s Britten Piano Concerto formed the evening’s centre of gravity, played with lucid line, structural command and sudden fire. In Brahms’ Second Symphony, Sakari Oramo found conviction, proportion and a warmth that felt earned rather than applied.

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Jörg Widmann and the CBSO enjoy themselves with Mendelssohn

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Robert Gainer, 16 Oct

The overriding impression of Widmann’s return to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall is one of a man at complete ease and enjoying his music.

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Heft and delicacy: Philharmonia makes Lammermuir Festival debut

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Simon Thompson, 10 Sep

Bringing the Philharmonia is the most ambitious thing the Lammermuir Festival has ever done, yet it felt like a natural next step for a festival that's growing in stature.

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AmsterdamSunday Morning Concerts: Mendelssohn

On demand from Concertgebouw: Main Hall, Amsterdam, No time limit

Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture, “Fingal's Cave”, Op.26

Kammerakademie Potsdam; Antonello Manacorda

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On demand from L'Auditori: Sala Pau Casals, Barcelona, No time limit

Mendelssohn, Giménez-Comas, Brahms

Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and National Orchestra of Catalonia; Lionel Bringuier

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Bachtrack top ten: Felix Mendelssohn

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Mark Pullinger, 03 Feb

Child prodigy, keen traveller, champion of Bach – Felix Mendelssohn packed a lot of music into his short life, music that teems with freshness and vigour.

Six works inspired by the sea

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Danny Riley, 18 Oct

We look at Peter Grimes and other works inspired by the sea.