Tchaikovsky

Opus One: Piano Concert with Peter Donohoe

HARRY DADSWELL goes to a piano concert with a daring programme. Did the risk pay off?

Review: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

JOE CONWAY : ‘Most concert-goers recognise passion and commitment when they see it, but this performance took things to the next level.’

Review: City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

JOE CONWAY : ‘Just looking around at the players’ evident enjoyment of these great tunes should make one reluctant to add to the snobby criticisms that have always been levelled at Tchaikovsky.’

Review: CUMS II Orchestra

JOE CONWAY : ‘Unfortunately, for many musicians nowadays Sibelius is first and foremost a music-writing computer programme rather than a revered 20th century Finnish composer.’