Work: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64

From Mendelssohn’s intimacy to Bruckner’s monumental scale, Eschenbach’s young orchestra reveals chamber-like sensitivity and steely discipline, with Midori’s interpretation standing as the evening’s emotional and artistic highlight.

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María Dueñas makes an impressive Tanglewood debut

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Edward Sava-Segal, 25 Jul

Andris Nelsons shapes a Tanglewood evening of introspective reflections featuring music from Bach to Mahler.

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CologneSehnsucht: Isabelle Faust & Mendelssohn

On demand from Kölner Philharmonie, Cologne, Fri 28 Nov at 20:00, From 28 Nov 20:00
to 31 Dec 23:59

Schumann, Mendelssohn, Schubert

WDR Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Manze; Isabelle Faust

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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.

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.

Strings to its bow: the changing face of the violin

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Holly Harrison, 23 Jan

“When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you’re telling a story.”~ Joshua Bell. We explore the extreme beauty of this most versatile instrument.