Review: World Premiere of John Williams’ Violin Concerto No 2 (Tanglewood 2021, DG Stage)
Stars align for a stellar new work by an old master, composed for violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
Stars align for a stellar new work by an old master, composed for violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter.
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