MTT Returns to Conduct a Triumphant Russian Program
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MTT’s podium manner was precise and lively as his condition allowed, flailing his arms, swaying his upper body and even stumping his feet to the music’s marching rhythm.
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For Two Weeks, Two Finns Conduct LA Phil in the Two B's
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Daniil Trifonov, the famed Russian pianist, also made his long-overdue return and the hall was packed on this ‘casual Friday’ evening.
Read MoreA Memorable Week with Violinists Itzhak Perlman and Anne-Sophie Mutter
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As a team, Mutter and Ferrández worked well together, him taking the lead in introducing the themes, and her matching the cello in warmth and brilliance.
Read MoreDudamel’s Mahler Sixth packs emotional power in a sonic spectacular
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The greatly expanded orchestra featured four flutes, eight horns, two harps, an assortment of percussion, including a celeste, cowbells and a gigantic purpose-built sledgehammer…
Read MoreAt Disney Hall, Pink Martini Rings in New Year with Nostalgia and Optimism
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The Portland, Oregon band returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall for another eclectic New Year’s program…
Read MoreDecember with Zubin Mehta Is the Month to be Jolly
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Mehta’s account of Mahler First Symphony after the intermission was unlike any I have heard, with its insertion of the “Blumine” movement between the first and second.
Read More2023 Hollywood Bowl Classical Highlights
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Classical highlights at the Bowl, 2023 include John Williams, Verdi’s Requiem, Rhapsody in Blue, Rachel Barton Pine…
Read MoreLA Phil Season Ends with Mostly Memorable Mozart
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Swiss Philippe Jordan returned to conduct Dvorak and Bruckner. Pianists Víkingur Ólafsson and Mitsuko Uchida played Mozart...
Read MoreWagner, Brahms and sad decline of classical audience
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In an unusually stimulating pre-concert talk, Russell Steinberg drew a parallel between Wagner and Brahms...
Read MoreGuest conductor brings together Israel, Korea and Finland in one concert
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Tonight, LA Phil welcomed guest conductor Osmo Vänskä from Finland. The concert program reflects Vänskä’s work in the countries of Israel and South Korea…
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