Tag Archives: Lyadov

Triumphant Glazunov 5 crowns Jurowski’s evening of Russian “Henry Wood Novelties”

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Prom 41: Jurowski/ London Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Albert Hall, 17th August 2019 “Henry Wood Novelties” sound like a brand of retro sweets on sale in nostalgia confectionary shops. But rather than strawberry laces, Parma violets or sherbet fountains, they form … Continue reading →

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Valery Gergiev and a youthful Mariinsky surge through Scheherazade

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Mariinsky Orchestra/ Valery Gergiev **** Cadogan Hall, 8th October 2017 There are many incarnations of the Mariinsky Orchestra. On any day, it can be found simultaneously in its three St Petersburg venues. Yesterday evening, for example, it played Les Noces and Firebird for the ballet … Continue reading →

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Prom 68: Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky keep the Red Flag flying

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Mark Pullinger

Mariinsky Orchestra/ Gergiev **** Prom 68, Royal Albert Hall, 3rd September 2017 “Our business is rejoicing, our business is rejoicing.” In the Soviet Union, composers quickly learnt when to toe the Party line. After his opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was condemned … Continue reading →

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