US pianist Raffi Kasparian to perform in Laoag
US pianist Raffi Kasparian to perform in LaoagInquirer.net (blog)While the program has interesting pieces by Bach, Ravel and Rachmaninoff, among others, the father and son will connect with Filipino audiences by opening the concert with a piano arrangement of “Pamulinawen” and two rarely heard pieces by Francisco ...
Charles Dutoit Conducts Philadelphia Orchestra, Carnegie Hall
Charles Dutoit Conducts Philadelphia Orchestra, Carnegie HallNew York TimesThe Philadelphia Orchestra is going all out to acknowledge the contribution of Charles Dutoit as he concludes his fourth and final season as chief conductor. The orchestra owes him, big time. The musicians played splendidly for Mr. Dutoit on Friday ...Review: Dutoit bids a dazzling 'Au revoir'Philadelphia Inquirerall 2 news articles »
20th Century set signals end to DSO's season
20th Century set signals end to DSO's seasonDetroit Free PressBut when Slatkin assembles a program as thoughtful as Thursday's, and the musicians respond with such strong performances, it's hard to not have a good feeling about the future. Ravel's "La Valse" swirled alluringly, glittering with gaiety and color ...and more »
Classical Music and Opera Listings for May 18-24
Classical Music and Opera Listings for May 18-24New York TimesThe program is all staples: Verdi's Overture to “La Forza del Destino,” Mendelssohn's “Italian” Symphony and Mussorgsky/Ravel's “Pictures at an Exhibition.” At 8 pm, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, (212) 769-7406, lincolncenter.org; free; ...and more »
KSO, soloists shine in final program of season
KSO, soloists shine in final program of seasonKnoxville News SentinelNext, the much-admired pianist Martina Filjak gave an exceptional performance of Maurice Ravel's "Concerto in G Major for Piano and Orchestra." Filjak was simply brilliant with all the flash and groove. But nowhere was her playing more gorgeous than in ...