Bernard Haitink
Bruckner: Nine Symphonies review | Andrew Clements' classical album of the week
In advance of Bruckner’s bicentenary, a roll call of tremendous historic interpretations is a timely reminder of this orchestra’s superb playing
Andrew Clements
25, Aug, 2023 @6:00 AM
Bernard Haitink’s direct, refined conducting made him a true master
Critics argued his choice of repertoire was narrow, but the late conductor’s interpretations of mainstream symphonies are justly revered for their sincerity and solidity
Andrew Clements
22, Oct, 2021 @4:03 PM
Mahler: Symphonies 1-10 review | Andrew Clements's classical album of the week
This mammoth undertaking, of all of Mahler’s symphonies with different conductors over the last decade, brings variable musical results
Andrew Clements
18, Feb, 2021 @5:00 PM
Top 10 classical music events of 2019
A great conductor took his leave at the Proms, Britten’s music triumphed on and off stage, and Rattle continued to take the LSO to new heights
Andrew Clements, Erica Jeal, Rian Evans and Tim Ashley
18, Dec, 2019 @11:36 AM
The week in classical: Proms 60 & 59 review – Haitink bows out in style
With a minimum of fuss, to momentous effect, Bernard Haitink conducted his final UK concert taking risks to the last
Fiona Maddocks
07, Sep, 2019 @11:00 AM
Prom 60: Vienna Phil/Ax/Haitink review – a beautiful, masterful farewell
Bernard Haitink chose Beethoven and Bruckner for his final UK concert. His flowing and authoritative interpretation of the latter’s 7th symphony foregrounded the music’s beauty but not at the expense of structure
Erica Jeal
04, Sep, 2019 @10:42 AM
The week in classical: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk; Kátya Kabanová; Haitink at 90 – review
Birmingham Opera Company excels with an unforgettable Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. At Scottish Opera, a great season for Kátya Kabanová continues
Fiona Maddocks
16, Mar, 2019 @3:00 PM
LSO/Haitink – the clarity of the music-making never faltered
The conductor may be 90, but the years fell away in a sparkling two hours of cogent Mozart and magisterial Bruckner
Martin Kettle
11, Mar, 2019 @12:30 PM
Queens and aces: the best classical music of 2019
There’s a year-long celebration of female composers, a brand new festival of contemporary music – and it’s birthday time for Berlioz
Andrew Clements
01, Jan, 2019 @3:01 PM
The top 10 classical shows of 2017
A magisterial Monteverdi cycle, Oliver Knussen’s adventures in haiku – and a hero’s return for Simon Rattle. Our critic picks his highlights
Andrew Clements
18, Dec, 2017 @6:00 AM
LSO/Haitink review – an unblinkingly direct and compelling reading of Mahler 9
The 88-year-old conductor brought objectivity and power to Mahler with a faultless performance of his 9th symphony by the London Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Clements
24, May, 2017 @12:06 PM
Berlin Phil: Europa Concerts 1991-2015 DVD review – a set of special things to savour
A quarter century of broadcast Europa Concerts are brought together in this extensive DVD set that features some exceptional performances
Andrew Clements
22, Jun, 2016 @2:00 PM
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