MEDICI CONCERTS 2012 International Piano Masterworks Series
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Medici Concerts A Night in Vienna 1 October 5pm
An enchanting twilight concert in the magnificent surrounds of St John’s Cathedral featuring the music of Old Vienna, including some of Johann Strauss’ most beloved waltzes.
The Flury-Prinz Duo brings together two of Europe’s finest soloists – their recent sold-out Carnegie Hall recital received rave reviews.
Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic, Sydney Opera House 20 November
A dream performance – waves of brilliant sound and the most marvellous shaping of musical phrases. A revelatory performance of Mahler’s mighty Symphony No 1.
Stephen Kovacevich 70th Birthday Concert, Wigmore Hall, London
Stephen Kovacevich’s birthday concert was a wonderful musical collaboration amongst friends. The Belcea Quartet joined Kovacevich for a performance of Brahms’ tremendous F minor quintet followed by a rather thrilling performance of Liszt’s B minor sonata by rising star Khatia Buniatishvili.
Ann Thompson OAM 'My Favourite Classics' 4MBS Classic FM Program Guide
1. Chopin: Nocturnes
These wonderfully evocative, dreamlike pieces take me back to my childhood when my mother and I would sit on the verandah on Saturday mornings and listen to my father play his beloved Chopin.
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Behzod ABDURAIMOV
18/03/2012
The most enthralling roller-coaster ride imaginable
Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank
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