Concertgebouw Orchestra

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra/ Harding review – gorgeous Mahler with expressionist edge

Daniel Harding led a modernist interpretation of Mahler’s Ninth full of fierce drama, eloquence and intensity, in the orchestra’s thrilling return to this hall

Andrew Clements

06, Nov, 2022 @1:45 PM

Mariss Jansons obituary

Conductor renowned for performances of Mahler, Strauss and the Russian romantics with the world’s great orchestras

Barry Millington

01, Dec, 2019 @8:04 PM

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra parts company with chief conductor Gatti

Daniele Gatti leaves Amsterdam-based orchestra after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Imogen Tilden

02, Aug, 2018 @1:17 PM

Mahler/Riehn: Das Lied von der Erde review – brightness and immediacy

Petr Alrichter’s recording of Riehn’s chamber version of Mahler’s almost impossibly taxing song-symphony is well worth the listen

Andrew Clements

22, Mar, 2018 @3:30 PM

Proms 64 and 66 review – the Royal Concertgebouw makes rousing Albert Hall return

Led by Daniele Gatti, the orchestra’s buoyant, effortlessly flexible playing was a constant delight in a programme of Bruckner, Mahler and Rihm

Andrew Clements

03, Sep, 2017 @3:41 PM

Concertgebouw/Gatti review – superlative orchestra thrill and challenge

Under their new chief conductor Daniele Gatti, the orchestra demonstrated why the RCO remains one of the world’s truly recognisable ensembles

Erica Jeal

19, Dec, 2016 @12:59 PM

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Rameau CD review – exuberant, stylish take with baroque swagger

Erica Jeal

01, Sep, 2016 @5:15 PM

Rachmaninov: Symphony No 2 CD review – restraint and detail from Jansons

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra/Jansons
(RCO)

Fiona Maddocks

10, Jul, 2016 @6:59 AM

Benjamin: Dream of the Song; Lindberg: Era CD review – RCO explores new horizons

George Benjamin vividly projects his striking sound world, and Tan Dun’s The Wolf conjures exotic and eclectic imagery with Dominic Seldis on double bass

Andrew Clements

25, May, 2016 @2:45 PM

Pierre Boulez: Young Composer and Conductor CD review – hallmark clarity and precision

Andrew Clements

19, May, 2016 @2:00 PM

Prokofiev: Fifth Symphony CD review – gloriously august and exalted

Kate Molleson

21, Apr, 2016 @3:15 PM

The latest from the maestros' merry-go-round

Young Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša will take over from Jonathan Nott at the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, plus other conductorial comings, goings and reunions

Tom Service

07, Sep, 2015 @4:55 PM