Mitsuko Uchida

Classical Album Reviews: Dvořák’s Poetic Tone Pictures, Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, & “Immensity Of”

December 23, 2022
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A trio of reviews of recordings that include sadly neglected pieces by Dvořák, pianist Mitsuko Uchida’s phenomenal Diabelli Variations, and a haunting, arresting round-up of new music by the Departure Duo.

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Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Jolas, Ravel, and Shostakovich

November 14, 2019
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In the right hands, Shostakovich’s Twelfth can come off as nothing less than an intriguing, lively symphonic essay.

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Concert Review: Andris Nelsons conducts Mozart and Bruckner

April 18, 2017
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Mitsuko Uchida is quite possibly the finest Mozart pianist around today, at least among non-period specialists.

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Classical CD Reviews: Mitsuko Uchida plays Mozart, Seong-Jin Cho plays Chopin, and Hans Gal’s Piano Concerto

December 15, 2016
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Among the three CDs reviewed is a particular treat — a new recording that really, truly matters.

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