The hints of tragedy
Rotterdam Philharmonic/ Gergiev Royal Albert Hall, Radio 3 ****
Proms review
Henze premiereRoyal Albert Hall/Radio 3 ****
Part mixed, parts excel
BBC Symphony Orchestra/Jiri Belohlavek Royal Albert Hall, London ***
Apocalyptic excellence
The Book with Seven Seals Royal Albert Hall/Radio 3 *****
Baton and bow
ECO/Vengerov Royal Albert Hall, London ****
Breaking neutrality
Oslo Philharmonic/HonekRoyal Albert Hall, London/ Radio 3 Rating: ****
Beginning of the end
Ax/BBC Symphony Orchestra/Davis Royal Albert Hall, London ***
Weill’s tricky concerto
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra/Vanska Royal Albert Hall, London ****
Triumphant intensity
BBC National Orchestra of Wales/Atherton Royal Albert Hall, London *****
Highs, lows and humour
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen/ Harding Royal Albert Hall, London ****
Pieces of America
London Sinfonietta/ Knussen, Royal Albert Hall, London
Diva’s cycle of life
Jessye Norman Royal Albert Hall, London ****
Love is the drug
National Youth Orchestra/ Norrington Royal Albert Hall, London ****
Wisdom of women
Mothers Shall Not Cry Royal Albert Hall/Radio 3 ****
Rhythm and romance
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Gatti Royal Albert Hall, London****