Tag Archives: David Grimal

Top ten Beethoven releases of 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

After a February symphony cycle at the Barbican, most of my Beethoven this year – understandably – has been either streamed or on disc, so I thought I’d mark the great man’s 250th with a round-up of my favourite recordings … Continue reading →

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Vive la résistance ! Dijon plays to audiences once more

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

Dissonances Chamber Music Series #1 Opéra de Dijon, 18th June 2020 They’re baby steps, but another country has reopened its concert halls to the public. In the heart of France, Opéra de Dijon is in the midst of a 36-programme … Continue reading →

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¡Viva España! A day trip to Spain for Les Dissonances

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Les Dissonances/ Grimal *** Philharmonie, Paris, 27th January 2018 Imagine a traditional classical music concert and at the centre of it all – like a spider in its web – is the conductor. He’s probably male, although that’s changing – … Continue reading →

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