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Beethoven, The 1808 Concert: A masterful journey to the past | Review

By Ana Beatriz Ferreira Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà On the evening of the 22nd December 1808, at the Theater an der Wien, Beethoven held a performance of absolutely remarkable proportions, displaying an orchestra, a chorus, vocal soloists and the composer himself as the pianist. The audience, reportedly freezing cold on that historic night, heard the premiere of the Fifth and Sixth Symphonies, the Fourth Piano … Continue reading Beethoven, The 1808 Concert: A masterful journey to the past | Review

Sofia Brizio
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Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra (International Concert Series 2019/20) | Review

By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The International Concert Series opened last night at St DavidÔÇÖs Hall with an unforgettable performance by the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Expectations were high as the program featured great names (such as Peter Donhoe on the piano) and a vast repertoire, from Tchaikovsky to Rachmaninov and Kachaturian. Not only were these expectations met, but conductor Yuri Simonov went above … Continue reading Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra (International Concert Series 2019/20) | Review

Sofia Brizio