Work: Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning Polka), Op.324

Hannah Eisendle's Heliosis proves the highlight of Prom 36, with Benjamin Grosvenor giving a performance of quality in Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto.

***11

Philadelphia Orchestra rings in the New Year with essential Beethoven

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Cameron Kelsall, 02 Jan

Amid stressful cancelations and last-minute program shifts, Xian Zhang offered thrilling interpretations of classic Beethoven and Rossini works in her Philadelphia Orchestra debut.

*****

Russian fire and French nightmare in Jūrmala

Roy Westbrook, 25 Aug

One of the great performances of a concerto which gets so many performances.

****1

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VerbierVerbier Festival Orchestra / Manfred Honeck

On demand from Salle des Combins, Verbier, Until 31 Oct 23:59

Dvořák, Strauss II, Strauss

Verbier Festival Orchestra; Manfred Honeck; Gautier Capuçon

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Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II

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Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 25 Oct

Music ran through the veins of Johann Strauss II and – despite his father’s opposition – he went on to compose many of the greatest waltzes ever.