Wonderful Recital from Magdalena Kožená and Yefim Bronfman
22/05/2019
Brahms, Mussorgsky, Shostakovich, Bartók: Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Yefim Bronfman (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 20.5.2019. (CC)
Magdelena Kožená © Harald Hoffmann
A Memorable Schwanengesang from Roderick Williams and Susie Allan
20/05/2019
Chipping Campden Music Festival [2] – Beethoven and Schubert: Roderick Williams (baritone), Susie Allan (piano). St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 19.5.2019. (JQ)
Roderick Williams (c) Benjamin Ealovega
An Evening of Contrasts with Canada’s NACO under Alexander Shelley
20/05/2019
Sokolović, Ravel, and Brahms: David DQ Lee (countertenor), Jan Lisiecki (piano), National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada / Alexander Shelley (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 14.5.2019. (CSa)
Alexander Shelley (c) Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photography
Terrific Tchaikovsky from Jonathan Plowright
20/05/2019
Paderewski, Tchaikovsky: Jonathan Plowright (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 19.5.2019. (CC)
Jonathan Plowright (c) Diane Shaw
Vale of Glamorgan Fiftieth Anniversary Festival Begins in Cardiff
20/05/2019
Vale of Glamorgan Festival [1]: Cardiff, 18.5.2019. (PCG) Read more
University of Plymouth’s Musica Viva Concert Series on Course for a ‘First’
19/05/2019
Debussy, Szymanowski, Shostakovich: Dante Quartet, Robert Taub (piano). University of Plymouth Sherwell Centre, Plymouth 17.5.2019. (PRB)
Dante Quartet with Robert Taub (c) Philip R Buttall
Fine Evening of Chamber and Symphonic Repertoire from the Philharmonia
19/05/2019
Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms: Karen Gomyo (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 16.5.2019. (CC)
Jakub Hrůša
Weinberg Downpour – Umbrellas at Home – Enjoy the Saturation Coverage
17/05/2019
Mussorgsky, Weinberg: Alex Jakeman (flute), BBC Philharmonic/John Storgårds (conductor). BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, 15.5.2019. (RB)
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