Prokofiev, Mussorgsky (arr. Denisov), Lyatoshynsky. Matthew Rose (bass); London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.4.2025 Prokofiev Selection from Semyon Kotko, Op. 81bis (1938-9/1943) Mussorgsky (arr. Denisov) Songs and Dances of Death (arr. […]
The Czech composer is known chiefly as a prophet of microtonality. So how do you play him on a piano, with only whole abd half tones? Here’s how. Sounds a bit honky-tonk. The record is […]
The Swiss-Moldovan violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja has pulled out of an Australian Chamber Orchestra tour, citing injury. ACO’s director Richard Tognetti writes: ‘I am saddened to announce that director, violinist and composer Patricia Kopatchinskaja has withdrawn […]