A night for Shostakovich fans – a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing

November 14, 2017 by  
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A whole program of Shostakovich was something of a gamble for the SSO concert last night, because not everybody likes his music. Luckily, I’m one who does, although my love blossomed only after many hearings. Read more

Mahler, Bruch, Ashkenazy and Zukerman serve up a rich cocktail

November 14, 2013 by  
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Two major works, two superb musicians and an orchestra playing at the top of its game made for an exciting and satisfying SSO concert, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more