Zemlinsky and Schoenberg Compromised by Some Uneven Musicianship
March 8, 2014
United Kingdom Zemlinsky and Schoenberg: Marie Jaermann (soprano), Amaya Piano Trio (Batia Murvitz (piano), Lea Tuuri (violin), Lauri Rantamoijanen (cello)), Charles Owen, Alberto Portugheis (pianos). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 5.3.2014 (MB) Continue reading “Zemlinsky and Schoenberg Compromised by Some Uneven Musicianship” »
Wit, Mischief and Elegance from Richard Egarr
March 8, 2014
United Kingdom Schubert, Haydn, Mozart: Richard Egarr (conductor/piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 06.03.2014 (SRT) Continue reading “Wit, Mischief and Elegance from Richard Egarr” »
Andrés Orozco-Estrada Shows London What’s in Store
March 5, 2014
<United Kingdom Kodály, Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Barry Douglas (piano), Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra, Andrés Orozco-Estrada (conductor) Cadogan Hall, London, 3.2.2014 (RB) Continue reading “Andrés Orozco-Estrada Shows London What’s in Store” »
Jane Manning’s Pierrot Century
March 5, 2014
United Kingdom Zemlinsky, Dallapiccola, Nono, Schoenberg: Jane Manning (soprano); Benjamin Baker (violin); Rohan de Saram (cello); Susan Milan (flute/piccolo); David Campbell (clarinet/bass clarinet); Julian Jacobson (piano); Giora Bernstein (conductor); Alberto Portugheis (piano); Marie Jaermann (soprano); Seljan Nasibili (soprano); Katie Coventry (mezzo); Anna Migallos (alto); Kings Place, London, 4.3.2014 (GDn) Continue reading “Jane Manning’s Pierrot Century” »
Unfashionable Simpson Appeals to Open Minds
March 4, 2014
United Kingdom Mozart, Simpson, Beethoven: Tippett String Quartet [John Mills (violin), Jeremy Isaac (violin), Daisy Spiers (viola), Bozidar Vukotic (cello)], Bromsgrove Concerts, The Artrix, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, 28.2.2014 (PH) Continue reading “Unfashionable Simpson Appeals to Open Minds” »
Top Quality Musicianship from Julia Fischer and Friends
March 3, 2014
United Kingdom Haydn, Brahms, Shostakovich, Julia Fischer (violin), Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Simon Trpčeski (piano), Wigmore Hall, London 1.3.2014 (RB) Continue reading “Top Quality Musicianship from Julia Fischer and Friends” »
Large Audience Enjoys Gala Despite its Lack of Clarity and Balance.
March 3, 2014
United Kingdom Mealor, Mathias, Grace Williams, Glyn, Dafydd, Howards, St David’s Day Gala: Massed Children’s Choirs, BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales / Grant Llewellyn (conductor). St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 1.3.2014 (PCG) Continue reading “Large Audience Enjoys Gala Despite its Lack of Clarity and Balance.” »
A Disappointing Heldenleben from Dohnányi and the Philharmonia
March 2, 2014
United Kingdom Beethoven, Strauss: Martin Helmchen (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnányi (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.2.2014 (RB) Continue reading “A Disappointing <i>Heldenleben</i> from Dohnányi and the Philharmonia” »
Life Begins at 70 for Guitarist Gilbert
March 2, 2014
United Kingdom Gilbert Biberian, Biberian at 70: Evelyne Beech (soprano), Wendy Nieper (soprano), Sarah Ellis (flute), Matthew Morris (flute), Fenner Curtis (Violin), Robert Perry (percussion), Like Dunlea (guitar), Raymond Burley (guitar), Gilbert Biberian (guitar, conductor), The Chapel, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham, 1.3.2014. Continue reading “Life Begins at 70 for Guitarist Gilbert” »
Ex Cathedra Visit a Musical El Dorado
March 2, 2014
United Kingdom Brazilian Baroque. A Musical Eldorado, Ex Cathedra Choir and Baroque Orchestra, Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor), Town Hall, Birmingham, 1.3.2014 (JQ) Continue reading “Ex Cathedra Visit a Musical El Dorado” »
