| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 9-Dec-2012 Birmingham Town Hall | Nicola Benedetti and the European Union Chamber Orchestra sparkle in Birmingham |
What better antidote to the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping than a sackful of festive concertos? With Birmingham’s famous German market in full swing right outside the Town Hall, inside was also packed with concertgoers of all ages eager to hear celebrated violinist Nicola Benedetti. Even the choir benches were full, with the back row nestled under splendid Christmas trees that sparkled either side of the organ.
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| 14-Apr-2012 Davies Symphony Hall | Itzhak Perlman and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: a winning combination |
Master violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman has done it all. He has appeared with every major orchestra throughout the world, is the recipient of four Emmy awards, has collaborated with composer John Williams as violin soloist in Steven Spielberg’s Schinder’s List and featured at the inauguration of President Barack Obama along with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and clarinetist Anthony McGill. This is merely the tip of the iceberg and yet he continues to add to his increasingly impressive career.Read full review... | |