WHAT'S ON

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conductor Andris Nelsons, Mahler's Symphony No 2, Sage Gateshead, 7.30pm Saturday. 0191-443-4661

REVIEWS

Mozart (Virgin Classics 5021122)

French violinist Renaud Capucon conveys Mozart's Violin Concertos Nos 1 and 2 with a lightness of touch and purity of tone. Backed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Louis Langree, his articulation is characteristically keen. Highly recommended.

Argerich and Kremer The Berlin Recital (EMI6933992)

Releases from Martha Argerich are always keenly awaited. Here, Gidon Kremer joins her for a dynamic recital, recorded live at Berlin's Philharmonie in December 2006. The repertoire features Schumann's Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D minor and Kinderszenen. Not be missed.

Bruckner: Symphony No 2, Jaap van Zweden (Exton, OVC-00276)

The grandeur of Bruckner's Symphony No 2 is conveyed with a warm and rich sound by van Zweden and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.