Taken from 2023 concert performances in London led by conductor Simon Rattle, this recording has not a weak link.
Though the administration is making cost-cutting moves, the proposed renovation of Davies Symphony Hall is still on the table.
The violinist is in his element on this disc, a thoughtful, charming program that covers some seven centuries of music.
The great conductor, who died in February, left an unparalleled recording legacy that spans a huge range of music. Here’s where to begin.
The orchestra’s schedule will be filled with major musical events as usual, despite some cost cutting at the margins.
