Impressive Strauss, Unconvincing Mahler
March 11, 2014
United Kingdom Mahler, Richard Strauss: Hillevi Martinpelto (soprano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/John Storgårds (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 8.3.2014 (MC)
John Storgårds, photo Heikki Tuuli
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Relishing a Golden Decade of Russian Music
March 10, 2014
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Borodin: Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin), Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra / David Curtis (conductor), Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham, 8.2.2014. (RJ)
Tamsin Waley-Cohen
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Superlative Schubertiade from Doric Quartet
March 8, 2014
United Kingdom Schubert: Doric String Quartet [Alex Redington & Jonathan Stone (violins), Hélène Clément (viola), John Myerscough (cello)], Great Hall, Dartington. 7.3.2014 (PRB)
Doric String Quartet – credit The Arts at Dartington
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Energised Egarr Brings Warmth and Vitality to Classical Works
March 8, 2014
United Kingdom Schubert, Haydn, Mozart: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Richard Egarr (Conductor/Piano), City Halls, Glasgow, 07.03.2014.(CG) Continue reading “Energised Egarr Brings Warmth and Vitality to Classical Works” »
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” »
