Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte; Klaipeda Chamber Orchestra, Vincent Bernhardt; 2 CDs Calliope IC004; Aufnahme 2021, Veröffentlichung 31.03.23 (99'38) - Rezension von Alain Steffen
Vincent Bernhardt ist ein international gefragter PĂ€dagoge, Cembalist, Orchesterleiter und Barockspezialist. Etliche seiner Aufnahmen sind preisgekrönt, und auch diese neue Einspielung der Brandenburgischen Konzerte von Johann Sebastian Bach mit dem litauischen Klaipeda Chamber Orchestra ist vollends gelungen, obwohl dieses Ensemble nicht unbedingt das Format und die QualitĂ€t vergleichbarer Orchester besitzt. Read More →
Ludwig van Beethoven: SĂ€mtliche Variationen fĂŒr Klavier Vol. 1 (Eroica-Variationen op. 34; Variationen WoO 69, 70, 75, 76); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Klaviersonate Nr. 11; Robert Schumann: EtĂŒden a-Moll WoO 31 in Form freier Variationen ĂŒber ein Thema von Beethoven; Anton Webern: Variationen op. 27); CĂ©dric Tiberghien, Klavier; 1 CD Harmonia Mundi HMM 902433.34; Aufnahme 01.2022, Veröffentlichung 24.03.2023 (142') - Rezension von Remy Franck
CĂ©dric Tiberghien startet ein Projekt mit Beethovens gesamten Variationszyklen, kombiniert mit Werken von der Renaissance bis heute, die die Entwicklung der Gattung veranschaulichen. Die Reihe ist auf drei Alben angelegt. Read More →
An authenticated lock of hair from Ludwig van Beethoven known as the ‘Moscheles Lock’ was used for a DNA analysis of the composer’s health problems by the Institute of Human Genetics at the University Hospital of Bonn, Germany. The aim was to explain the causes of the German composer’s death in 1827, at the age of 56. Liver failure, or cirrhosis, was the likely cause of Beethoven’s death brought about by a number of factors, including his alcohol consumption, the scientists said. Read More →
One of the best opera singers today, Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho was named Artist of the Year 2023 by the International Classical Music Awards jury. A great opportunity to have an ample discussion with a tremendous artist about art, music, sacrifices, the hard work you need to put in constantly, and best of all about emotions and the power of vulnerability. Irina Cristina Vasilescu, from ICMA Jury member Radio Romania Muzical had a conversation over the phone with Ermonela Jaho in Sydney, rehearsing for her performances with Adriana Lecouvreur. Her ambition and generosity can be felt in each of her answers. .
Ermonela Jaho, I would like to briefly go over some of the most important moments of your professional life. I read somewhere that as a child you wanted to be a pop singer. Is that true?
Yes, it is true. When youâre a child that is the music that impacts you the most and you want to become famous immediately, those dreams start that way, as a game. So it started like that but after that I realized my soul belonged to classical music. Read More →
The winner of this year’s Franco Buitoni Award is Italian pianist Filippo Gorini in recognition of his Sonata for 7 Cities project which will be launched in 2025. The Award will be officially presented by Ilaria Borletti Buitoni at a special concert in association with SocietĂ del Quartetto in Milan on 22 June. Read More →
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Klavierkonzerte Nr. 21 & 24; Robert Levin, Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr; 1 CD AAM 041 Aufnahme 08.2021, Veröffentlichung 03.2023 (55'28) - Rezension von Remy Franck
Der GrĂŒnder von Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood, und der Fortepianist Robert Levin taten sich 1993 zusammen, um Mozarts Gesamtwerk fĂŒr Tasteninstrumente und Orchester zum ersten Mal auf historischen Instrumenten aufzunehmen. Von geplanten 13 Alben wurden nur acht aufgenommen und bei L’Oiseau Lyre und Decca veröffentlicht, das letzte erschien im Jahr 2001. Als Hogwood 2014 starb, schien es als wĂŒrde der Zyklus nie vollendet werden. Doch nun nimmt die Academy das Projekt wieder auf und veröffentlicht diesen neunten Band nach 20 Jahren Wartezeit. Read More →
The winner of ICMA's 2023 Discovery Award is 16-year-old Austrian violinist Leonhard Baumgartner, a scholar of the International Music Academy Liechtenstein. He already won prizes like 1st Prize at Zhuhai International Mozart Competition, 1st Prize and Grand Prix at Stockholm International Music Competition. He also was Wiener Symphoniker Talent and made his debut as soloist in Vieuxtemps' Concerto No 5 with the Wiener Symphoniker at Wiener Konzerthaus in 2022. His studies took him at Universities for Music Graz, Vienna and Munich. His main teachers there are Regina BrandstÀtter since 2019, since October 2022 Dora Schwarzberg and Ingolf Turban. He answered questions of ICMA Jury members.
How did it come that you play the violin?
When I was two years old, I listened to my father practicing the viola. Several times he laid the instrument down and I tried to do some pizzicato and also arco, which my father did not really appreciate. But when I asked to get a violin, he bought me one for my third birthday. Then I started my first violin lessons with a teacher who was specializing on kindergardeners, Szilvay method. At that time, playing the violin was just for fun. Read More →
The study offer of the Reina SofĂa School of Music will expand from the 2024-2025 academic year with a new Chair in Orchestra Conducting, led by Nicolas Pasquet. This new Zubin Mehta will give way to an advanced Postgraduate Diploma. Jordi Frances and Miguel Angel Canamero have been appointed as associate professors. Read More →
British conductor Kenneth Montgomery, died today at the age of 80. Born in Belfast, he studied at the Royal College of Music in London. He studied with Adrian Boult, and later continued to study conducting with Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, Sergiu Celibidache, and John Pritchard. Read More →
Leipzig 1723; Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe BWV 22 + Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn BWV 23; Christoph Graupner: Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden GWV 1113/23b + Aus der Tiefen rufen wir GWV 1113/23a; Georg Philipp Telemann: Ich muĂ auf den Bergen weinen und heulen TVWV 1:591; Ălbgut, Capella Jenensis; 1 CD Accentus Music ACC30598; Aufnahme 07.2022, Veröffentlichung 03.03.2023 (77â10) - Rezension von Guy Engels
Von der Suche nach dem Leipziger Super-Kantor schreibt Michael Maul in seinem unterhaltsamen und lehrreichen Beitrag im Booklet. Uns selbst kommen Leipzig und seine Kantorenstelle einmal mehr als eine musikalische WundertĂŒte vor. Read More →
