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Tag Archives: Mariinsky Orchestra
In Rimsky’s Kitezh, Gergiev eventually weaves some Russian magic
Gergiev/ Mariinsky Orchestra Cadogan Hall, 8th October 2019 Punctuality isn’t exactly Valery Gergiev’s strength. Years of experience teach you never to expect a Mariinsky Orchestra concert to begin on time, but when the audience isn’t even admitted until ten minutes … Continue reading
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Tagged Berlioz, Mao Fujita, Mariinsky Orchestra, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Valery Gergiev
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White hot intensity from Gergiev and the Mariinsky in its Tchaikovsky–Petipa tribute
Tchaikovsky: Valery Gergiev/ Mariinsky Orchestra Cadogan Hall, 4th & 5th March 2019 Uneven. Unpredictable. Unprepared. The Mariinsky Orchestra’s visits to the UK can be all those things, mostly down to the punishing schedule of its artistic director, Valery Gergiev. Their … Continue reading
A highly theatrical Tchaikovsky 5 from Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky
Valery Gergiev/Mariinsky Orchestra **** Cadogan Hall, 5th November 2018 There’s no denying the chemistry between Valery Gergiev and the music of Tchaikovsky. The Mariinsky chief seems to have the innate ability to channel Pyotr Ilyich’s very soul, especially in the doom-laden chasms … Continue reading
A poster paint Tsar Saltan from the Mariinsky
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan I well remember this production of The Tale of Tsar Saltan. In 2008, for the centenary of Rimsky-Korsakov’s death, the Mariinsky Opera brought the opera to Sadler’s Wells under the baton of Tugan Sokhiev. It’s … Continue reading
Valery Gergiev and a youthful Mariinsky surge through Scheherazade
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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Tagged Lyadov, Mariinsky Orchestra, Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade, Stravinsky, Valery Gergiev
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