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Although Simon Rattle was missing, there were star performances among the six soloists
A performance of Bach’s oratorio that followed the path of compromise
The quartet performed Jonathan Dove’s new work ‘In Damascus’, which reflects on suffering and exodus
Alexander Raskatov’s new work prompted both standing ovations and ostentatious walkouts
Handled with a lightness of touch, this rather maudlin oratorio contains some appropriately heavenly music
The pianoforte steals the show in Mark Padmore and Kristian Bezuidenhout’s near-heavenly concert
The festival opened with a potent double bill of Greek myth-inspired chamber operas by Harrison Birtwistle
Performances with a fortepiano transport the listener to the aristocratic salons of the classical era
Set in a little-known gem in the middle of London, its recitals feel grander and more intimate than many others
Inspiring a hushed awe similar to that of Bach’s Passions, this was music of devotional sincerity
Janáček’s highly individual chamber works have been a particular theme this year
Vladimir Jurowski brought the best out of Britten in a rewarding concert
Michael Grandage’s revived production makes a handsome offering for Britten’s centenary year
Mark Padmore wants audiences to be on the edge of their seats when he performs in ‘Billy Budd’ at Glyndebourne
The casting was faultless in this semi-staged performance of Brecht and Weill’s once-notorious work
The orchestra’s 20th anniversary concert grew in size to the point where more definitely meant less
This chamber anthology include pieces of remarkable depth and compact appeal
He almost took the piano to the limits of its high romantic potential
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