Work: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35

From an Anna Clyne Irish premiere to Tchaikovsky’s brilliance and Shostakovich’s grim wit, the NSO balances virtuosity with thoughtful nuance in Dublin.

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Daniel Lozakovich makes his debut with the Rotterdam Philharmonic

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Clare Varney, 09 Oct

Tarmo Peltokoski searches in vain for the harsh brutality in Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony with the Rotterdam Philharmonic.

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Rouvali journeys across the Baltic in Cleveland Orchestra debut

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Sam Jacobson, 23 Nov

Santtu-Matias Rouvali unexpectedly debuts with The Cleveland Orchestra, offering an early Sibelius symphony and a Tchaikovsky concerto with Stefan Jackiw.

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AmsterdamSunday Morning Concerts: Tchaikovsky

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

Tchaikovsky

Düsseldorfer Symphoniker; Alexandre Bloch; Alena Baeva

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Bachtrack top ten: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 07 May

Tchaikovsky could spin melodies like few others and was undoubtedly one of the most versatile composers.

Bachtrack top ten: Violin Concertos

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Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 25 Oct

When Mark and Elisabeth considered their top ten violin concertos, an easy truce was agreed. Sorry, Johannes, but when it comes to violin concertos, Pyotr Ilyich was victorious.

Josef Kotek and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

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Danny Riley, 11 Jan

A look at Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and the musician who inspired it.