Tag Archives: Korngold

Orozco-Estrada and the Vienna Philharmonic embrace Dvořák and Korngold

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Prom 61: Orozco-Estrada/ Vienna Philharmonic Royal Albert Hall, 4th September 2019 After the emotional scenes the evening before, when the Proms bade a dewy-eyed farewell to nonagenarian Bernard Haitink, there was always going to be the danger of a sense … Continue reading →

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Musical Klimt: Vienna comes to Pärnu in Erkki-Sven Tüür’s chamber gala

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Curated by Erkki-Sven Tüür Pärnu Music Festival, 19th July 2019 Asked to curate a festival concert, some composers could be forgiven for programming one of their own works. Not Erkki-Sven Tüür. Putting together this evening’s chamber recital, Tüür’s starting point … Continue reading →

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Prom 34 Turbulent storms: Grimes revisited and earthy Prokofiev from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Britten/Korngold/Prokofiev: Bournemouth SO/Karabits *** Royal Albert Hall, 10th August 2015 Yesterday marked the 120th anniversary of the very first Prom concert, held in the Queen’s Hall. The programme cover for that 1895 concert doesn’t list the repertoire, but it wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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