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Cohen Pod Talks launched
Robert Cohen launches a ground breaking series of free podcasts in which he talks with leading figures in the arts, politics and business
To see the Cohen Pod Talks website
click here
Sally
Beamish Cello Concerto
World Premiere in Minnesota
Minnesota Orchestra / Osmo Vanska
12th November 2009
Sally Beamish
's new concerto written for Robert Cohen entitled
"
The Song Gatherer
" received a spectacular reception at it's premiere (click here to read the press reaction). The concerto was written to celebrate Robert's 50th birthday and reflects on his personal journey, taking hints from his roots and reflecting on his view of life now at his ‘mid-way’ point.
It was commissioned
by
the Minnesota and Hallé Orchestras and has
it’s
UK premiere with the Hallé in December 2010 with conductor Mark Elder.
To see Sally Beamish's website click here
Honored by the Royal Academy of Music
Robert Cohen has been awarded an Honorary Membership of the Royal Academy of Music (HonRAM).
Over it’s long history, the powers of the Royal Academy of Music's Royal Charter have bestowed a limited number of Honorary Memberships. Robert Cohen joins such artists as Mendelssohn, Liszt, Stravinsky and Casals.
MusicWeb
RECORDING OF THE MONTH
Sony Classical
Howard Blake’s Diversions for cello and orchestra
Robert Cohen, Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Howard Blake
"
This disk must not
be missed on any account"
"Robert Cohen ...
plays with total
conviction,
as if he’s been playing the work all
his life, and it’s a thrilling performance,
brilliantly accompanied by the Philharmonia."
"The performances
are magnificent, the sound gloriously
full and rich..."
"Beg, steal or borrow
the money to buy this disk, for, once
heard, you’ll not want to be without
this marvellous music.
"
For the full review click here
Classic FM Magazine - Jan 2009
Nick Bailey
".... It starts with the Piano Concerto, commissioned by The Philharmonia to celebrate the 30th birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales, and ends with what Blake calls a celebration of the orchestra in Toccata. But the stand-out piece is Diversions for Cello and Orchestra,
beautifully played by the wonderful Robert Cohen."
To mark the 70th birthday of Howard Blake, Sony have re-released their recording of Blake’s piano concerto (Howard Blake- piano, Sir David Willcocks - conductor), his Toccata for orchestra and his Diversions for cello and orchestra with Robert Cohen.
For sound clips click here
For more information and purchase
Presto click here
HMV click here
Amazon click here
Dvorak in the Strad
Dvorak Cello Concerto
Robert Cohen's written masterclass on the ‘
King of cello concertos’. Published in the September issue of the Strad magazine, Cohen explains his performing and studying principles and reveals his inspiring approach to interpreting and mastering this great cello concerto.
To read the complete article, follow this link
Charleston Manor Festival 2009
20th anniversary year
dates will be:
19-21 June
Programme now available on
the festival's website: click here
‘Conversations’ to be released soon
A ground breaking series of podcasts entitled ‘Conversations’ in which Cohen will talk with leading figures in the arts, politics and business.
Website
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