Tag Archives: Isabelle Faust

Bohemian Rhapsody: Haitink rocks 90 with the LSO

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Haitink/ London Symphony Orchestra Barbican, 14th March 2019 When it’s a significant birthday, why limit the celebrations to just one day? Or even one city? Bernard Haitink’s 90th birthday bash with the London Symphony Orchestra continued from Sunday’s Austrian pairing … Continue reading →

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Period clarinet heaven from Lorenzo Coppola at Wigmore Hall

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Lorenzo Coppola et al **** Wigmore Hall, 10th January 2018 The clarinet quintets by Mozart and Brahms make the perfect concert pairing. Both were late works inspired by friendships with great musicians – Anton Stadler in Mozart’s case, and Richard … Continue reading →

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Glowing Brahms and fiery Tchaikovsky from Bychkov and the LSO

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Brahms, Tchaikovsky: LSO/Bychkov **** Barbican Hall, 7th May 2015 While Britain was still at the polls, birthday boys Brahms and Tchaikovsky slugged it out in friendly battle at the Barbican. In the event, it was an uneven contest. Isabelle Faust … Continue reading →

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