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Music and Literary Readings. Chekhov’s Grand Piano at Craxton Studios

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 26/05/2018 12:41 PM

Chekhov’s Grand Piano interweaves music for violin and piano, including works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Le Page, with readings from the The Seagull, Ivanov, The Cherry Orchard and... Chekhov’s Grand Piano interweaves music for violin and piano, including works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Le Page, with readings from the The Seagull, Ivanov, The Cherry Orchard and The Three Sisters selected and read by actress Susan Porrett Join us for an evening of music and words in the intriguing surroundings of Craxton Studios, a former artist’s […] Read More

THE BACH CHOIR’S FIRST PERFORMANCE OF PROKOFIEV’S ALEXANDER NEVSKY CANTATA

BY Matteo Morelli POSTED 25/05/2018 11:04 PM

Picture it: conductor, orchestra, choir, soloist, all performing Alexander Nevsky’s Cantata with Sergey Prokofiev himself with them on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, going back to his memories of... Picture it: conductor, orchestra, choir, soloist, all performing Alexander Nevsky’s Cantata with Sergey Prokofiev himself with them on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, going back to his memories of the time he was working on it. Perhaps hoping to have the real Sergey on stage would have been too much of a dream, however […] Read More

Inon Barnatan Plays Schubert, Dorman and Rachmaninov

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 15/05/2018 3:44 PM

Inon Barnatan, described by the Evening Standard as ‘a poet of the keyboard’, explores the world of ‘Musical Moments’, a miniature form invented by Schubert and enhanced by Rachmaninov. One of... Inon Barnatan, described by the Evening Standard as ‘a poet of the keyboard’, explores the world of ‘Musical Moments’, a miniature form invented by Schubert and enhanced by Rachmaninov. One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan is celebrated for his poetic sensibility, musical intelligence, and consummate artistry. He is the […] Read More

Bayerisches Staatsorchester: Mahler Symphony No. 7 Conducted by Kirill Petrenko

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 14/05/2018 4:59 PM

Kirill Petrenko conducts Mahler’s Seventh Symphony in this rare London appearance with one of the world’s finest orchestras. ‘The symphony must be like the world’ declared Mahler. ‘It must embrace... Kirill Petrenko conducts Mahler’s Seventh Symphony in this rare London appearance with one of the world’s finest orchestras. ‘The symphony must be like the world’ declared Mahler. ‘It must embrace everything’. And in his Seventh and most colourful symphony, he brings together love songs, nocturnes and dark visions, to create a sonic universe like no other. […] Read More

Takács Quartet Plays Tchaikovsky and Brahms

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 12/05/2018 3:36 PM

Wigmore Hall Associate Artists, the Takács Quartet, and two close collaborators perform sextets rich in character and contrasts. Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florenceprojects Italianate warmth and Russian... Wigmore Hall Associate Artists, the Takács Quartet, and two close collaborators perform sextets rich in character and contrasts. Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florenceprojects Italianate warmth and Russian passion, while Brahms’s Second String Sextet releases emotions aroused by a short-lived love affair. The Takács Quartet, now entering its forty-third season, is renowned for the vitality of its interpretations. The New York Times recently […] Read More

Judith Jáuregui: Eastern European Composers Piano Recital

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 10/05/2018 2:48 PM

Be captivated by celebrated Spanish pianist Judith Jauregui, in a recital of music that travels from her Spanish roots to French refinement and the musical brightness of Poland and Russia, combining elegance... Be captivated by celebrated Spanish pianist Judith Jauregui, in a recital of music that travels from her Spanish roots to French refinement and the musical brightness of Poland and Russia, combining elegance and exuberance. Performers Judith Jáuregui – piano Repertoire Granados: Oriental (Danza española No.2); Andaluza (Danza española No.5) Chopin: Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op.23 […] Read More

Celebrated Russian Composer Leonid Desyatnikov Presents His First UK Chamber Music Showcase

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 10/05/2018 10:14 AM

Desyatnikov invokes not just folk material but also jazz and Steve Reich — and Stravinsky (The New Yorker). Desyatnikov’s style, delicate, subtle and infused with wittiness and irony is very much of... Desyatnikov invokes not just folk material but also jazz and Steve Reich — and Stravinsky (The New Yorker). Desyatnikov’s style, delicate, subtle and infused with wittiness and irony is very much of our time, and taps into the Russian classical tradition. The precise rhythmic structures make his music inspiring material for choreographers, and Alexey Ratmansky […] Read More

Alessio Bax Plays Marcello, Rachmaninov, Dallapiccola and Liszt

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 09/05/2018 1:24 PM

Wigmore Hall’s Leeds Piano Festival series includes this recital by Alessio Bax, winner of the 2000 Leeds International Piano Competition. Combining exceptional lyricism and insight with consummate... Wigmore Hall’s Leeds Piano Festival series includes this recital by Alessio Bax, winner of the 2000 Leeds International Piano Competition. Combining exceptional lyricism and insight with consummate technique, Alessio Bax is without a doubt “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public” (Gramophone). He catapulted to prominence with First Prize wins at both the […] Read More

PUSHKIN HOUSE MUSIC SALON: JONATHAN POWELL PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 07/05/2018 2:05 PM

Pianist Jonathan Powell has strong ties with not only Russian repertoire but also the pianistic tradition associated with it; his recital programmes regularly feature the classics of Rachmaninov, Scriabin,... Pianist Jonathan Powell has strong ties with not only Russian repertoire but also the pianistic tradition associated with it; his recital programmes regularly feature the classics of Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Medtner and Prokofiev alongside the works of their less familiar contemporaries. His expanding CD catalogue includes portrait discs of Goldenweiser, Blumenfeld, Sabaneyev, Eiges, Nikolayev, Conus and […] Read More

Baltic Chamber Orchestra

BY Amy Ballard POSTED 05/05/2018 5:05 PM

The Baltic Chamber Orchestra is undergoing a renaissance. Formed in 2000 by conductor Emmanuel Leducq-Barome and Lev Klychkov, the concertmaster of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the orchestra recently... The Baltic Chamber Orchestra is undergoing a renaissance. Formed in 2000 by conductor Emmanuel Leducq-Barome and Lev Klychkov, the concertmaster of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the orchestra recently arranged with Rubicon Classics in England to distribute their recordings. Emmanuel Leducq-Barome studied conducting at the Rimsky Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg with Ilya Musin. He has […] Read More

Schumann Quartet Plays Shostakovich and Schubert

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 05/05/2018 12:05 PM

Resilience in the face of grief and the human spirit’s transcendent power find expression in Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 7, written soon after his first wife’s sudden death. The Schumann Quartet places... Resilience in the face of grief and the human spirit’s transcendent power find expression in Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 7, written soon after his first wife’s sudden death. The Schumann Quartet places the work together with the arching melodies of Schubert’s ‘Rosamunde’ Quarte. The Schumann String Quartet is not named for Robert Schumann, nor will the Lehigh […] Read More

CHENYIN LI PERFORMS PETRUSHKA SUITES BY STRAVINSKY

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 04/05/2018 5:03 PM

The Sonata Op.90 was composed in 1815 and dedicated to Prince Moritz von Lichnowsky. Beethoven’s friend and biographer Anton Schindler reported that the two movements of the sonata were to be titled... The Sonata Op.90 was composed in 1815 and dedicated to Prince Moritz von Lichnowsky. Beethoven’s friend and biographer Anton Schindler reported that the two movements of the sonata were to be titled Kampf zwischen Kopf und Herz (“A Contest Between Head and Heart”) and Conversation mit der Geliebten (“Conversation with the Beloved”), respectively, and that […] Read More

Kopelman Quartet Plays Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Brahms

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 02/05/2018 2:56 PM

With of one of the most sophisticated string sounds imaginable, the Kopelman Quartet directs its compelling artistry to Shostakovich’s Two pieces for string quartet. Blythe Teh Engstroem joins the... With of one of the most sophisticated string sounds imaginable, the Kopelman Quartet directs its compelling artistry to Shostakovich’s Two pieces for string quartet. Blythe Teh Engstroem joins the Kopelmans for a late Brahms masterwork. Kopelman Quartet founded by experienced chamber musicians steeped in the standards and style of the classic Russian school, the Kopelman Quartet carries […] Read More

Pavel Haas Quartet Plays Shostakovich

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 01/05/2018 3:00 PM

Pavel Haas Quartet’s spellbinding performances stem from its total immersion in the music. The ensemble pairs Shostakovich’s shortest string quartet, the seventh, written in memory of his first wife,... Pavel Haas Quartet’s spellbinding performances stem from its total immersion in the music. The ensemble pairs Shostakovich’s shortest string quartet, the seventh, written in memory of his first wife, with the hugely popular String Quartet No. 8, a work of heartfelt anguish. The Pavel Haas Quartet has been called “the world’s most exciting string quartet” […] Read More

NeoArctic Performed by Hotel Pro Forma

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 30/04/2018 3:08 PM

Internationally acclaimed Danish art collective Hotel Pro Forma unite with the Latvian Radio Choir in the UK premiere of this eco-apocalyptic opera. We have entered a new geological age. Humans have become... Internationally acclaimed Danish art collective Hotel Pro Forma unite with the Latvian Radio Choir in the UK premiere of this eco-apocalyptic opera. We have entered a new geological age. Humans have become a force of nature, instrumental in causing rapid change to the earth we inhabit. Nature itself has become a cultural side effect with […] Read More

Borodin Quartet Plays Mozart and Schubert

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 29/04/2018 4:30 PM

The Borodin Quartet’s Wigmore Hall weekend closes with Schubert’s reflective String Quartet in E flat. Mozart’s passionate String Quartet in D minor, born at the same time as the composer’s first... The Borodin Quartet’s Wigmore Hall weekend closes with Schubert’s reflective String Quartet in E flat. Mozart’s passionate String Quartet in D minor, born at the same time as the composer’s first child, sets the tone for a programme steeped in emotional contrasts. The quartet, being one of the world’s most senior ensemble was founded in 1945, […] Read More

Flanders Symphony Orchestra with Pavel Kolesnikov

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 28/04/2018 2:09 PM

Cadogan Hall welcomes back Flanders Symphony Orchestra and its Chief Conductor Jan Latham-Koenig with a typically varied and beautiful programme of music. Joining them for Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto... Cadogan Hall welcomes back Flanders Symphony Orchestra and its Chief Conductor Jan Latham-Koenig with a typically varied and beautiful programme of music. Joining them for Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto is the talented young pianist Pavel Kolesnikov. The delightful choice of repertoire for the second half begins with Sibelius telling the tale of a mystical swan. […] Read More

Borodin Quartet Plays Haydn, Wolf and Borodin

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 27/04/2018 1:40 PM

Few chamber ensembles achieve legendary status. The Borodin Quartet, founded in 1945 and closely associated with Shostakovich, is truly legendary in the classical music world. Its programme moves from... Few chamber ensembles achieve legendary status. The Borodin Quartet, founded in 1945 and closely associated with Shostakovich, is truly legendary in the classical music world. Its programme moves from Haydn to Borodin by way of Wolf’s delightfulItalian Serenade. The quartet, being one of the world’s most senior ensemble was founded in 1945, ten years before it […] Read More

Pavel Kolesnikov Plays Schumann, Liszt and Bach

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 26/04/2018 1:28 PM

Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov commemorates the centenary of Debussy’s death by offering fresh perspectives on his Children’s Corner. ‘My homage to Debussy aims to explore his diversity and,... Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov commemorates the centenary of Debussy’s death by offering fresh perspectives on his Children’s Corner. ‘My homage to Debussy aims to explore his diversity and, like his music, includes something that will touch every listener’, he notes. Since becoming Prize Laureate of the Honens Prize for Piano in 2012, Kolesnikov has performed around the world. Significant recital […] Read More

Los Angeles Philharmonic And Gustavo Dudamel Perform Salonen, Varèse and Shostakovich

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 26/04/2018 1:19 PM

Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony and Varèse’s Amériques offer radically different perspectives on 20th-century musical history; both could have been written for the powerhouse partnership of Gustavo... Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony and Varèse’s Amériques offer radically different perspectives on 20th-century musical history; both could have been written for the powerhouse partnership of Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil. They are followed by a brilliant new work by our featured composer Esa-Pekka Salonen. ‘I’m very proud of the virtuosity and power of my orchestra’, — said […] Read More

The Bach Choir Will Perform Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 25/04/2018 5:30 PM

The Bach Choir will perform two modern day masterpieces: Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms at the Royal Festival Hall, London. This will be The Bach Choir’s first ever... The Bach Choir will perform two modern day masterpieces: Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms at the Royal Festival Hall, London. This will be The Bach Choir’s first ever performance of Sergei’s Prokofiev’s cantata Alexander Nevsky. Based on his score for Eisenstein’s 1938 epic film of the same name, Prokofiev conducted the cantata’s first performance […] Read More

Anne-Sophie Mutter Plays Penderecki and Prokofiev

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 25/04/2018 10:56 AM

Anne-Sophie Mutter needs no introduction to LPO audiences – the orchestra is honoured to have had a long musical partnership with this incomparable artist. The prospect of hearing her luminous tone and... Anne-Sophie Mutter needs no introduction to LPO audiences – the orchestra is honoured to have had a long musical partnership with this incomparable artist. The prospect of hearing her luminous tone and effortless command in Penderecki’s impassioned Second Violin Concerto, which was written especially for her, is genuinely exciting, as is the opportunity to hear […] Read More

English Chamber Orchestra Perform the All-Russian Programme

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 25/04/2018 10:00 AM

Michael Collins makes his debut conducting the English Chamber Orchestra, who are joined by two rising soloists: Mihai Ritivoiu and Michael Foyle. Romanian pianist Ritivoiu won the Dinu Lipatti National... Michael Collins makes his debut conducting the English Chamber Orchestra, who are joined by two rising soloists: Mihai Ritivoiu and Michael Foyle. Romanian pianist Ritivoiu won the Dinu Lipatti National Competition in Bucharest in 2010 and was awarded the Gold Medal in the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe Intercollegiate Competition in 2016. Read More

Nikolai Lugansky Plays Schumann, Debussy and Rachmaninov

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 24/04/2018 4:25 PM

Nikolai Lugansky, whose most recent recital album was praised by the Guardian for its ‘insightful and mature’ interpretations, returns to Wigmore Hall to explore composers central to his repertoire... Nikolai Lugansky, whose most recent recital album was praised by the Guardian for its ‘insightful and mature’ interpretations, returns to Wigmore Hall to explore composers central to his repertoire with a programme spanning a vast emotional landscape. Nikolai Lugansky regularly works with top level conductors such as, Yuri Temirkanov, Mikhail Pletnev, Charles Dutoit, Gianandrea Noseda and Vladimir […] Read More

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Stravinsky, Beethoven

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 24/04/2018 1:00 PM

A showstopping end to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Royal Festival Hall concert series. Stravinsky’s Scherzo a la russe creates a lively opening before virtuosic pianist Kirill Gerstein... A showstopping end to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Royal Festival Hall concert series. Stravinsky’s Scherzo a la russe creates a lively opening before virtuosic pianist Kirill Gerstein performs one of the most energetic – and yet moving – piano masterpieces of its time, Beethoven’s `Emperor’ Piano Concerto. The series concludes with Stravinsky’s complete score for The Firebird, a […] Read More

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