Saturday, March 11, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Brendel's commanding presence makes for a memorable Mozart


Brendel's commanding presence makes for a memorable Mozart
Chicago Tribune - A Mozart celebration would hardly be a Mozart celebration without Alfred Brendel. The great Austrian pianist turned 75 in January, just a few weeks before Mozart would have turned 250. If one regarded the concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Piano contest : International Music Competition to be held in Rabat
Morocco Times - The 6th edition of Morocco's International Music Competition will be held in Rabat and Casablanca on March 9, 11 and 12. This year's competition will be for piano players. The event is organised by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Morocco. Ph: Archives

Mozart Piano Concertos - Spotlight: How Mitsuko Uchida Became a Mozart Specialist; Daniel Barenboim's Hefty Paycheck (Playbill Arts)



Spotlight: How Mitsuko Uchida Became a Mozart Specialist; Daniel Barenboim's Hefty Paycheck (Playbill Arts)
What the stars are up to onstage and off.
Craving a Conductor - New York Sun

Craving a Conductor
New York Sun, NY - Feb 22, 2006
... New York has heard a ton of Mozart piano concertos in the last two months, and almost all of them have been conducted from the bench. ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
Spotlight: How Mitsuko Uchida Became a Mozart Specialist; Daniel Barenboim's Hefty Paycheck (Playbill Arts)
What the stars are up to onstage and off.

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Mozart piano concertos in good hands (The Star-Ledger)



Mozart piano concertos in good hands (The Star-Ledger)
When pianist Andr s Schiff played Princeton's McCarter Theatre Center last season, he led the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, one of the elite mid-sized ensembles. On Wednesday, he brought the Cappella Andrea Barca, his hand-picked group for playing Mozart.
US conductor brings Mozart home - Prague Post


Prague Post
US conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post, Czech Republic - Mar 2, 2006
... "Well, let's just get into the Zen of the moment.". He launches his orchestra into the first part of the bill of Mozart piano concertos. ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
Big dreams in the Mile High City (Calendarlive.com)
DENVER A livable town, Denver, so say the travel magazines. Beers are carefully handcrafted, bicycles are tolerated, spiffy European-style streetcars glide down wide streets. The sky is big, and the Rockies beckon. So do art and culture.
On Salzburgers' US tour, Mozart plays second fiddle - Rocky Mountain News

On Salzburgers' US tour, Mozart plays second fiddle
Rocky Mountain News, CO - Mar 2, 2006
... Klein approached the C-major Concerto as he approaches all the Mozart concertos in his repertoire: as vocal music - without the vocals. ...

Piano contest : International Music Competition to be held in Rabat ...
Morocco Times - The 6th edition of Morocco's International Music Competition will be held in Rabat and Casablanca on March 9, 11 and 12. This year's competition will be for piano players. The event is organised by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Morocco. Ph: Archives ...

Mozart Piano Concertos - Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2006-07 Season (Playbill Arts)



Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2006-07 Season (Playbill Arts)
The Cleveland Orchestra's 2006-07 season will include concert performances of Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier ; two world premieres; Cleveland premieres of works by Osvaldo Golijov, Christopher Rouse, and Haydn; and Mitsuko Uchida playing Mozart piano concertos.
When a Bit of Benign Neglect Keeps the Boat From Rocking - New York Times

When a Bit of Benign Neglect Keeps the Boat From Rocking
New York Times, United States - Feb 22, 2006
The real order of business , which started on Tuesday night, was Mozart piano concertos, and the eminent pianist has blessedly put aside the late and the great ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
Big dreams in the Mile High City (Calendarlive.com)
DENVER A livable town, Denver, so say the travel magazines. Beers are carefully handcrafted, bicycles are tolerated, spiffy European-style streetcars glide down wide streets. The sky is big, and the Rockies beckon. So do art and culture.
Barenboim makes musical magic with friends - Chicago Sun-Times

Barenboim makes musical magic with friends
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Feb 18, 2006
... The CSO was less than half its usual size for the Mozart concertos, but their velvety tone and rich, lyrical lines were as resonant as ever. ...

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Craving a Conductor (The New York Sun)



Craving a Conductor (The New York Sun)
You'll be shocked to hear that Carnegie Hall is stuffed with Mozart this week. (The composer turned 250 years old on January 27.) Three of the concerts belong to the Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff, and the chamber orchestra he founded.The first of the concerts took place on Tuesday night; the second will occur tonight; and the third is Saturday night. In Salzburg every January, they have a
Interpreter of Mozart's ambiguous genius - Financial Times


Financial Times
Interpreter of Mozart's ambiguous genius
Financial Times, UK - Feb 15, 2006
... We are in Edinburgh for Anderszewski's ongoing cycle of Mozart piano concertos with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and conversation has kick-started on the ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
Craving a Conductor (The New York Sun)
You'll be shocked to hear that Carnegie Hall is stuffed with Mozart this week. (The composer turned 250 years old on January 27.) Three of the concerts belong to the Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff, and the chamber orchestra he founded.The first of the concerts took place on Tuesday night; the second will occur tonight; and the third is Saturday night. In Salzburg every January, they have a

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Les Gitans de Sarajevo are positively explosive


Les Gitans de Sarajevo are positively explosive
Georgia Straight - When Goran Jezdimir left Sarajevo 13 years ago, he wasn t in a panic, but there certainly wasn t time to say goodbye to everyone. War had come to his hometown, the capital of Bosnia. Bullets were flying and shells were falling as one of the most

Brendel's commanding presence makes for a memorable Mozart
Chicago Tribune - A Mozart celebration would hardly be a Mozart celebration without Alfred Brendel. The great Austrian pianist turned 75 in January, just a few weeks before Mozart would have turned 250. If one regarded the concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Mozart Piano Concertos - U.S. conductor brings Mozart home


U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of

Monday, March 06, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Happy Birthday, Mozart! (The Epoch Times)



Happy Birthday, Mozart! (The Epoch Times)
LOS ANGELES - Last Friday January 27th marked an important day in the world of classical music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the short-lived Austrian composer who staked out a lasting reputation in thi...
US conductor brings Mozart home - Prague Post


Prague Post
US conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post, Czech Republic - Mar 2, 2006
... "Well, let's just get into the Zen of the moment.". He launches his orchestra into the first part of the bill of Mozart piano concertos. ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
Craving a Conductor (The New York Sun)
You'll be shocked to hear that Carnegie Hall is stuffed with Mozart this week. (The composer turned 250 years old on January 27.) Three of the concerts belong to the Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff, and the chamber orchestra he founded.The first of the concerts took place on Tuesday night; the second will occur tonight; and the third is Saturday night. In Salzburg every January, they have a

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Mozart Piano Concertos - Scottish Chamber Orchestra (The Herald)



Scottish Chamber Orchestra (The Herald)
The Mozart piano concertos on the programme doubtless had something to do with it, but Piotr Anderszewski's popularity as a guest director and soloist with the SCO was certainly proved by the near-capacity audiences that greeted him in Edinburgh and Glasgow last month. Nor did he disappoint.
Craving a Conductor - New York Sun

Craving a Conductor
New York Sun, NY - Feb 22, 2006
... New York has heard a ton of Mozart piano concertos in the last two months, and almost all of them have been conducted from the bench. ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
On Salzburgers' U.S. tour, Mozart plays second fiddle (Rocky Mountain News)
In case you haven't been paying attention, we're in the midst of a big year for Mozart. The composer would have turned 250 in January, but the world will continue to celebrate that anniversary through the end of 2006.

Mozart Piano Concertos - Happy Birthday, Mozart! (The Epoch Times)



Happy Birthday, Mozart! (The Epoch Times)
LOS ANGELES - Last Friday January 27th marked an important day in the world of classical music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the short-lived Austrian composer who staked out a lasting reputation in thi...
Craving a Conductor - New York Sun

Craving a Conductor
New York Sun, NY - Feb 22, 2006
... New York has heard a ton of Mozart piano concertos in the last two months, and almost all of them have been conducted from the bench. ...

U.S. conductor brings Mozart home
Prague Post - Frey has enjoyed 15 years of success on the European scene and is in his second season as conductor of the Karl n Musical Theater. "Perfect timing!" Conductor Alexander Frey warmly greets me as I arrive at the Rudolfinum for his final rehearsal of ...
Brendel's commanding presence makes for a memorable Mozart (Chicago Tribune)
A Mozart celebration would hardly be a Mozart celebration without Alfred Brendel. The great Austrian pianist turned 75 in January, just a few weeks before Mozart would have turned 250. If one regarded the concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Thursday at Symphony Center as a kind of joint birthday party, the festive quality of the musicmaking made it difficult to think of it any other way.