United Kingdom French Song: Véronique Gens (soprano), Susan Manoff (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.4.2024. (CC)
A perfect lunchtime Wigmore Hall concert from Véronique Gens and Susan Manoff
London
Daphnis and Chloé: Tenebrae and LSO under Pappano administer Half Six Fix’s powerful shot of Ravel
United Kingdom Ravel: Tenebrae, London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London. 16.4.2024. (CSa)
Impassioned Rachmaninov and a surprise from Pappano and the LSO at the Barbican
United Kingdom L. Boulanger, Barber, Rachmaninov: Janine Jansen (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.4.2024. (JR)
Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Philharmonia Chorus shine in Weinberg and Rachmaninov
United Kingdom Elgar, Weinberg, Rachmaninov: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Mirjam Mesak (soprano), Pavel Petrov (tenor), Andrii Kymach (baritone), Paul Whittaker (BSL performer), Philharmonia Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.4.2024. (CK)
Full-blooded Brahms at Wigmore Hall: Hahn and Haefliger unite in a virtuosic tour-de force
United Kingdom Brahms: Hilary Hahn (violin), Andreas Haefliger (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.4.2024. (CSa)
Britten Sinfonia’s typically adventurous programme, mixing a world premiere with music of today
United Kingdom Weir, Britten, Watkins, Mozart: Nicky Spence (tenor), Ben Goldscheider (horn), Britten Sinfonia / Max Baillie (violin/director, Britten, Mozart), Michael Papadopoulos (conductor, Weir, Watkins). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 9.4.2024. (CC)
The Royal Ballet’s triple bill celebrates Kenneth MacMillan’s choreographic legacy
United Kingdom MacMillan Celebrated – Danses concertantes, Different Drummer and Requiem: Dancers of The Royal Ballet, Isabela Díaz (soprano), Josef Jeongmeen Ahn (baritone), Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Koen Kessels (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Ross MacGibbon) from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 9.4.2024. (JPr)
The Philharmonia Orchestra’s odd pairing for a Sunday afternoon concert under Santtu-Matias Rouvali
United Kingdom Rachmaninov, Shostakovich: Bruce Liu (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Santtu-Matias Rouvali (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 7.4.2024. (JR)
