Bamberger Symphoniker

Classical Album Reviews: Violinists Frank Peter Zimmermann and James Ehnes play Stravinsky

February 23, 2024
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Franz Peter Zimmermann’s rendition of Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto overflows with style and character; James Ehnes’ version is generally warmer and more relaxed, though it doesn’t lack for rhythmic zip.

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Classical Music Album Review: Bamberger Symphoniker’s “Liebestod” — Anything But Sleepy

March 12, 2023
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Don’t let the redundancy of much of this album’s repertoire dissuade you. On all the vital metrics, Liebestod delivers

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Classical Album Review: Jakub Hrůša Conducts Works by Hans Rott, Mahler, and Bruckner

November 28, 2022
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Bold and colorful by turns, this disc offers an ideal introduction to Hans Rott, a composer who has slowly surfaced from the dark corners of history.

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Classical CD Review: The Symphonies of Max Bruch — Getting the Attention They Deserve

August 12, 2020
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This is a conductor and ensemble that have the measure of Max Bruch’s style and voice well in hand.

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