Concerts, Upcoming & Past…

Below you find a list of concerts that I consider attending (or have attended); this is merely for information. The occurrence of an event does not imply endorsement or promotion (nor do I promise reviewing each and every one of these concerts). All concerts are in Switzerland, unless noted otherwise.
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Thu
31
May
2018

Concert: Matsuev, Thielemann / Staatskapelle Dresden — Lucerne, 2018-05-31
19:30Lucerne, KKL

Migros Kulturprozent Classics

Pre-Concert (18:30): "Our Stars of Tomorrow" — Chiara Enderle, cello (Bach, Penderecki, Cassadò)
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Carl Maria von Weber (1786 - 1826): Overture to "Oberon"
Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886): Piano Concerto No.2 in A major, S.125
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897): Symphony No.4 in E minor, op.98

Christian Thielemann — Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Denis Matsuev, piano

→ Blog Review (★★★★½, English)
→ Bachtrack Review (★★★★ / German)
Thu
13
Sep
2018

Concert: Sebastian Bohren & José Gallardo — Lucerne, 2018-09-13
12:15Lucerne, St.Luke's Church

Lucerne Festival — Debut Series

Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971): Divertimento, Suite from the ballet "Le Baiser de la Fée", for Violin and Piano
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827): 12 Variations on Mozart's aria "Se vuol ballare", WoO 40
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750): Partita in D minor for Violin solo, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne
Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949): Sonata for Violin and Piano in E♭ major, op.18

Sebastian Bohren, violin
José Gallardo, piano

→ Blog Review (★★★½)
Sun
21
Apr
2019

Concert: Sebastian Bohren — Windisch AG, 2019-04-21
17:00Windisch AG, Reformed Church

Stretta Concerts Brugg: Easter Sunday Concert

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Sonata No.1 for Violin solo in G minor, BWV 1001
Eugène Ysaÿe (1858 - 1931): Sonata for Solo Violin in D minor "à Georges Enesco", op.27/3, "Ballade"
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Sonata No.2 for Violin solo in A minor, BWV 1003
Niccolò Paganini (1782 - 1840): 24 Capricci for violin solo, op.1 — Capriccio No.13 in B♭ major, "Le Rire du Diable"
Niccolò Paganini (1782 - 1840): 24 Capricci for violin solo, op.1 — Capriccio No.24 in A minor (Theme and Variations)

Sebastian Bohren, violin

→ Blog Review (★★★★)
Sun
02
Jun
2019
Concert: Isabelle Faust — Zurich, St.Peter, 2019-06-02
17:00Zurich, Kirche St.Peter
Neue Konzertreihe Zürich, Extrakonzert: "J.S. Bach – Marathon"

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): "Sei Solo" — Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo
- Sonata No.1 for Violin solo in G minor, BWV 1001
- Partita No.1 for Violin solo in B minor, BWV 1002
- Sonata No.2 for Violin solo in A minor, BWV 1003
  (intermission)
- Partita No.3 for Violin solo in E major, BWV 1006
- Sonata No.3 for Violin solo in C major, BWV 1005
- Partita No.2 for Violin solo in D minor, BWV 1004
Isabelle Faust, violin

→ Blog Review (★★★★★)
Sun
13
Oct
2019

Concert: Sebastian Bohren — Solo Recital @ Schloss Uster, 2019-10-13
17:00Uster, Schloss

Klassik im Schloss — Violine Solo

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Partita No.2 for Violin solo in D minor, BWV 1004
Lucas F. Jordan (Brazil, London, Zurich): "Passagalia" for Violin solo (2006)
Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937): 1. "Kaddich" from Deux mélodies hébraïques, M.A22 (arr. Yehudi Menuhin)
Eugène Ysaÿe (1858 – 1931): Sonata for Solo Violin in D minor “à Georges Enescu“, op.27/3, “Ballade“
Rachel Fortin (*1980, Prague): Abyss of Anxiety, for Violin solo
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): III. Andante from Sonata No.2 for Violin solo in A minor, BWV 1003

Sebastian Bohren, violin

→ Blog Review (★★★★½)
Tue
21
Jan
2020

Concert: Lev Sivkov, Cello Recital — Zurich, 2020-01-21
19:30Zurich, ETH, Semper-Aula

Musik an ETH und UZH — "The Cello's Beautiful Voice..."

Max Reger (1873 - 1916): 3 Suites for Cello solo, op.131c: Suite No.1 (1915)
Luciano Berio (1925 - 2003): Les mots sont allés... — "recitativo" for cello (1978)
Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976): Suite No.2 for Cello solo, op.80 (1967)
Jacques Ibert (1890 - 1962): "Ghirlarzana" quasi adagio for cello solo (1950)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Suite for Cello solo No.3 in C major, BWV 1009

Lev Sivkov, cello

→ Blog Review (★★★★½)
Sun
28
Jun
2020

Concert: Sebastian Bohren — Solo Recital @ St.Peter, Zurich, 2020-06-28
17:00Zurich, Kirche St.Peter

Resuming Concert Life after the COVID-19 Lockdown

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Sonata No.2 for Violin solo in A minor, BWV 1003
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Partita No.2 for Violin solo in D minor, BWV 1004

Sebastian Bohren, violin

→ Blog Review (★★★★½)
Concert: Chiara Enderle Samatanga — Solo Recital @ St.Peter, Zurich, 2020-06-28
19:30Zurich, Kirche St.Peter

Resuming Concert Life after the COVID-19 Lockdown

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Suite No.3 for Cello solo in C major, BWV 1009
Gaspar Cassadó (1897 – 1966): Suite for Cello Solo
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Suite No.6 for Cello solo in D major, BWV 1012

Chiara Enderle Samatanga, cello

→ Blog Review (★★★½)
Thu
19
Nov
2020
Concert: Swiss Chamber Concerts / ViaKurtág — Wasserkirche, Zurich, 2020-11-19
19:30Zurich, Wasserkirche
Swiss Chamber Concerts — ViaKurtág

John Dowland (1563 - 1626): Pieces for lute solo
György Kurtág (*1926): Jelenetek fuvolára Szokolay Ádámnak for flute solo op.39 (1997, Zurich premiere)
György Kurtág (*1926): Jelek, játékok és üzenetek for string trio (1989-2004) Zurich premiere
Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (1580 - 1651): Pieces for lute solo

Swiss Chamber Soloists:
- Hopkinson Smith, lute
- Felix Renggli, flute
- Urs Walker, violin
- Jürg Dähler, Viola
- Daniel Haefliger, cello
(Concert not reviewed)
Sun
25
Apr
2021

Concert: Anastasia Kobekina — Zurich, St.Peter, 2021-04-25
15:00Zurich, Kirche St.Peter

Anastasia Kobekina — J.S. Bach, The Six Cello Suites

Part I, 15:00h:
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Cello Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007
Vladimir Kobekin (*1947): Narrenschiff (The Ship of Fools)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Cello Suite No.6 in D major, BWV 1012
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Part II, 17:00h:
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Cello Suite No.2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula (*1991): "In memoriam"
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Cello Suite No.5 in C minor, BWV 1011
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Part III, 19:00h:
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Cello Suite No.4 in E♭ major, BWV 1010
Luigi Boccherini (1743 - 1805) / Giovanni Sollima (*1962): Fandango
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Cello Suite No.3 in C major, BWV 1009

Anastasia Kobekina, cello
Andreas Müller-Crepon, Interviews / Moderation

→ Blog Review (★★★★½)
Sun
10
Apr
2022

Concert: Harpsichord Recital Jean Rondeau — Zurich, 2022-04-10
17:00Zurich, Kirche St.Peter

Extrakonzert in der Kirche St. Peter Zürich

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

Jean Rondeau, harpsichord

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Fri
22
Mar
2024
Concert: Mikhail Pochekin — Zurich, 2024-03-22
17:00 / 19:30Zurich, Aula der Universität
Musik an ETH und UZH — Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin in Two Recitals

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): "Sei Solo" — Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo
- Part I: 17:00h
  - Sonata No.1 for Violin solo in G minor, BWV 1001
  - Partita No.1 for Violin solo in B minor, BWV 1002
  - Sonata No.2 for Violin solo in A minor, BWV 1003
- Part II: 19:30h
  - Partita No.2 for Violin solo in D minor, BWV 1004
  - Sonata No.3 for Violin solo in C major, BWV 1005
  - Partita No.3 for Violin solo in E major, BWV 1006
Mikhail Pochekin, violin

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Sat
13
Apr
2024

Concert: Lev Sivkov & Alexander Boldachev — Zurich, 2024-04-13
11:30Zurich, Alte Kantonsschule

Musik an ETH und UZH — Lev Sivkov & Alexander Boldachev

Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741): Concerto in F minor, op.8/4, RV 297, "L'inverno" from "Le quattro stagioni" (arr. for harp)
Gaspar Cassadó (1897 – 1966): Suite for Cello Solo
Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828): Sonata for cello & piano in A minor, D.821, "Arpeggione", arranged for cello & harp

Lev Sivkov, cello
Alexander Boldachev, harp

→ Blog Review (★★★★½)