The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, making its Orchestra Hall debut this Sunday, has been a permanent ensemble since 1977, when Terje Tonnesen, first violinist with the Oslo Philharmonic, became its ...

With Beethoven’s 5th and final piano concerto, the ‘Emperor’ Concerto, Leif Ove Andsnes is nearing the conclusion of his extensive project The Beethoven Journey. The project has taken him around the ...

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This captivating ensemble offered a life-enhancing account of Prokofiev and danced their way through Grieg in what felt like a get-together of old friends I defy, I absolutely defy, anyone not to feel ...

For centuries, Nordic countries looked south for the latest in musical trends, a consequence perhaps of geographic isolation and the dearth of homegrown talent that could forge a distinctive style.

This was Norway's moment in the limelight: no surprise to find its indefatigable music ambassador – pianist Leif Ove Andsnes – leading the charge, attended by the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. And if ...

This was Norway’s moment in the limelight: no surprise to find its indefatigable music ambassador - pianist Leif Ove Andnes - leading the charge, attended by the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. And if ...

Kuusisto plays Muhly, Glass and Mozart, while Giovanni Antonini and co pass the time of day with Haydn First Light (Pentatone), the first collaboration on disc between the Finnish violinist Pekka ...

The performance gained in interpretative depth, personality and humanity as it went along culminating in a finely controlled but also vitally characterised performance. Rating: * * * * This concert, ...