The Classical Beat: October 4, 2009 - October 10, 2009
Post-Review: The Morning After
Some follow-up thoughts after hearing the NSO play the Brahms d minor last night.
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Anne Midgette
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October 9, 2009; 11:00 AM ET |
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In Performance: NSO, Morlot, Groh
A link to my review of the NSO playing the Brahms d minor piano concerto.
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October 9, 2009; 6:24 AM ET |
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In Performance: The American Brass Quintet
A link to Charles T. Downey's review of the American Brass Quintet in today's Washington Post.
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Anne Midgette
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October 8, 2009; 4:50 PM ET |
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Another New Step in China
Conductors in China: Michel Plasson becomes the first foreigner to serve as music director of an orchestra in mainland China, while the 80-something Xiaoying Zheng leads her Xiamen Philharmonic in its North American debut in Richmond.
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Anne Midgette
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October 8, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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In Performance: Violinist Hahn-Bin
Charles T. Downey reviews the striking violinist Hahn-Bin, presented by Young Concert Artists at the Kennedy Center.
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October 7, 2009; 6:03 AM ET |
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National Anthems and Home Openers
The National Anthem: a natural opener to a baseball game, but perhaps a less natural opener to a concert season? What exactly is the anthem's role on a concert program? Plus: a few notable performances.
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Anne Midgette
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October 6, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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In Performance: Bach's b minor Mass
Web-only review: Bach Consort and Lewis, Again Transcendent by Cecelia Porter Once again the Washington Bach Consort's performance of Bach's monumental B Minor Mass, composed piecemeal over a 15-year period, was a transcendent one. On Sunday at the National Presbyterian...
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Anne Midgette
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October 6, 2009; 6:00 AM ET |
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In Performance: Kleinhapl-Woyke Duo
Cecelia Porter reviews a strong concert of Beethoven cello sonatas by the Austrians Friedrich Kleinhapl and Andreas Woyke.
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October 5, 2009; 6:46 PM ET |
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Meanwhile, On The Other Coast...
The Los Angeles Philharmonic welcomed Gustavo Dudamel this weekend in a big way. Critics weigh in, with enthusiasm.
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October 5, 2009; 10:45 AM ET |
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In Performance: East Meets West
In today's Washington Post: A link to my review of two season-opening concerts this weekend that juxtaposed traditional Chinese instruments with Western ones.
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October 5, 2009; 6:30 AM ET |
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In Performance: Olga and Ildar
Charles T. Downey reviews the WNO's presentation of Olga Borodina and Ildar Abdrazakov in recital.
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October 5, 2009; 6:14 AM ET |
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In Performance: National Philharmonic Opens Season
Mark J. Estren reviews the season opener of the National Philharmonic.
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October 5, 2009; 6:00 AM ET |
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In Performance: The Post-Classical Ensemble
Rebecca J. Ritzel reviews the Post-Classical Ensemble's season opener.
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October 5, 2009; 12:58 AM ET |
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In Performance: Bartók at the BSO
Robert Battey reviews Marin Alsop and the BSO in Bartók, with James Ehnes playing Tchaikovsky's violin concerto.
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October 5, 2009; 12:35 AM ET |
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