Karabits’s Intense Early Rachmaninov with Bournemouth SO
20/04/2018
Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky: Nemanja Radulović (violin), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Kirill Karabits (conductor), The Lighthouse, Poole. 18.4.2018. (IL)
Kirill Karabits (left) with Nemanja Radulović in rehearsal
A Satisfying and Interesting Recital with a Proustian Connection
19/04/2018
Beethoven, Debussy, Hahn, Fauré and Saint-Saëns: Chloë Hanslip (violin), Danny Driver (piano), Kings Place, London, 18.4.2018. (AS)
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Proves Capable in Schubert, Beethoven and Dvořák
17/04/2018
Schubert, Beethoven and Dvořák: Pavel Kolesnikov (piano), Czech National Symphony Orchestra / Ben Palmer (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 16.4.2018. (AS) Read more
Unsuk Chin’s Typically Uncompromising New Work Fascinates
17/04/2018
Biber, Beethoven, Chin: Trinity Boys Choir, Philharmonia Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 15.4.2018. (CC)
Unsuk Chin’s Le Chant des Enfants des Étoiles (c) Katherine Leedale
The Conductor’s Curse of Beethoven in Cardiff Strikes Again
15/04/2018
Beethoven, Schumann, Wagner: Rudolf Buchbinder (piano), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Jonathan Bloxham (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 14.4.2018. (PCG) Read more
Mathias’s Third Symphony is a Revelation
15/04/2018
Mathias, Mozart, Bruch, Huw Watkins: Anneliene van Wauwe (clarinet), Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad (viola), Llŷr Williams (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Grant Llewellyn (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 13.4.2018. (PCG) Read more
Incomprehensible New Dessner Work and Disappointing Rachmaninov
15/04/2018
Stravinsky, Dessner and Rachmaninov: Katia Labèque (piano), Marielle Labèque (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / John Storgårds (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 13.4.2018. (AS) Read more
Frederic Rzewski’s 80th Birthday is Celebrated at Wigmore Hall
14/04/2018
Frederic Rzewski’s 80th Birthday Concert – Rzewski, Mendelssohn, and Mahler: Igor Levit (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 13.4.2018. (MB) Read more
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