Karnéus, van Steen and BBC NOW perform valedictory works by Strauss and Bruckner
29/05/2011
Strauss, Bruckner: Katarina Karnéus (mezzo), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Jac van Steen (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 27.5.2011 (GPu) Read more
Sir Colin and LSO Tackle Nielsen’s Eccentricities, Uchida Highlights Beethoven’s Subtlety
27/05/2011
Haydn, Beethoven, Nielsen: Mitsuko Uchida (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 26.5.11 (GDn) Read more
Ligeti’s Études in an intriguing presentation
27/05/2011
OUT HEAR, transition_projects, Ligeti: Danny Driver (piano), Andrew Stephen (actor), Netta Jones (direction/video design), Omola Obisesan (video assistant). King’s Place, London 23.5. 2011 (KC) Read more
An exciting new string quartet takes the stage in London
27/05/2011
Haydn, Janacek, Beethoven: Evropska Quartet – Rowena Kenally (violin), Adam Hill (violin), Anisa Arslanagic (viola), Max Ruisi (cello). The Red Hedgehog, Archway Road, London. 23. 4. 2011 (KC)
Not quite earthshaking:Saporro Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall perfromance
26/05/2011
Takemitsu, Bruch, Shostakovich Akiko Suwanai (violin); Sapporo Symphony Orchestra/Tadaaki Otaka. Royal Festival Hall London, 23.5. 2011 (CC) Read more
The Sixteen show continuity of Britain’s choral tradition from Tallis to Tippett.
26/05/2011
Tallis, Morley, Gibbons, Byrd, MacMillan, Tippett, Britten: The Sixteen, Harry Christopher (conductor) St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 24.5.11 (GPu) Read more
Female String Quartet Perform Schubert, Bartok and Mendelssohn with Passion and Confidence
23/05/2011
Schubert, Bartok, Mendelssohn: Benyounes Quartet, Zara Benyounes ( violin), Emily Holland (violin), Sara Roberts (viola), Kim Vaughan (cello), Brunswick Methodist Church, Swansea, 21.5.2011 (NHR) Read more
Opera North announces its 2011/2012 Season
23/05/2011
Opera North announces its 2011/2012 Season (RJF) Read more
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