United Kingdom Brahms, R. Strauss, Elgar: Yefim Bronfman (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.4.2019. (AS)
Brilliant, Characterful Performances from Vladimir Jurowski and the LPO
Alan Sanders
BBC SO’s Elgar and Dvořák Programme Falls Short of Expectations
United Kingdom Elgar and Dvořák: Nicola Benedetti (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 25.4.2019. (AS)
A Magical Evening of ‘Spanish’ Ravel from François-Xavier Roth and the LSO
United Kingdom Ravel: Isabelle Druet (Conception), Jean-Paul Fouchécourt (Torquemade), Thomas Dolié (Ramiro), Edgaras Montvidas (Gonzalves), Nicolas Cavallier (Gomez), London Symphony Orchestra / François-Xavier Roth (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 25.4.2019. (AS)
Another Rewarding Evening of Schumann and Fauré with Steven Isserlis and Friends
United Kingdom Schumann and Fauré: Veronika Eberle (violin), Arisa Fujita (violin), Amihai Grosz (viola), Steven Isserlis (cello), Connie Shih (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 23.4.2019. (AS)
BBCSO’s Pelléas et Mélisande Shorn of Voices is Less than the Full Story
United Kingdom Tippett, Szymanowski and Debussy: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Barbican Concert Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 17.4.2019. (AS)
Blomstedt Seems to Touch the Philharmonia’s Souls in Another Distinguished Concert
United Kingdom Mozart and Beethoven: Philharmonia Orchestra / Herbert Blomstedt (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 14.4.2019. (AS)
A Rewarding Rapport between the Philharmonia and Herbert Blomstedt
United Kingdom Beethoven and Berlioz: Philharmonia Orchestra / Herbert Blomstedt (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.4.2019. (AS)
La mer is the Highlight of Edward Gardner’s French LPO Programme
United Kingdom Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Ravel: Stephen Hough (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 10.4.2019. (AS)
