Tag Archives: Franck

Mercurial Martha: Argerich springs a surprise in recital with Renaud Capuçon in Hamburg

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

Martha Argerich, Renaud Capuçon Laeiszhalle Hamburg, 25th June 2020 This was 24-carat special. Since its long overdue (and grossly over-budget) debut in 2017, the shiny new Elbphilharmonie has dominated Hamburg’s musical life. However, the Laeiszhalle – over a century older … Continue reading →

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Prom 42: An exotic banquet to savour from François-Xavier Roth and Les Siècles

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Les Siècles/Roth ***** Prom 42, Royal Albert Hall, 16th August 2017 My reputation in certain quarters for having a sweet tooth is done no favours by delectable concerts like this one. French composers led the orientalist charge in the 19th century, … Continue reading →

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Flights of fancy: Niquet and the Brussels Phil soar in César Franck

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Fauré, Schumann, Franck *** Brussels Philharmonic/Niquet, Cadogan Hall, 27th May 2016 Fledglings nervously poised for take-off will perch on the edge of their nest, flexing gangly legs, bobbing heads, stretching their wings before launching into the air. Perhaps Hervé Niquet … Continue reading →

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