Coming to US audiences in October is Aleksey Igudesman’s show The Music Critic, which, with a cast of musicians and the actor John Malkovich, combines classical music, comedy and theatre to focus on 'the most horrible reviews of the most beautiful music ever written.'
Aleksey spoke to online editor Davina recently about the ideas behind the show, what we can learn from reviews and critics, as well as how to deal with a bad review. 
Watch the trailer for The Music Critic here
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Schumann Piano Quartet - Andante cantabile
Dvorak Piano Quintet - Scherzo
Violins: Aleksey Igudesman, So-ock Kim
Viola: Max Baillie
Cello: Tanja Tetzlaff
Piano: Hyung-ki Joo