United Kingdom R. Schumann, Mahler: Francesco Piemontesi (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 19.3.2025. (CC)
Mahler is lean but Robert Schumann is great from Ticciati and the LPO
Colin Clarke
A phenomenal Wigmore Hall concert, well-nigh faultless from Florilegium
United Kingdom Florilegium – Father, Son and Godfather: Florilegium / Ashley Solomon (flute/director), with Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano). Wigmore Hall, London, 11.3.2025. (CC)
Bychkov’s controlled cacophony in Mahler’s Fifth with the Czech Philharmonic
United Kingdom Mozart, Mahler: Katia & Marielle Labèque (pianos), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Semyon Bychkov. Barbican Hall, London, 9.3.2025. (CC)
A truly satisfying Bechstein Hall recital by Emmanuel Despax
United Kingdom Ravel, Fauré/Despax, Despax: Emmanuel Despax (piano). Bechstein Hall, London, 7.3.2025. (CC)
A concert of unique programming and insight from Baeva, LPO and Omer Meir Wellber
United Kingdom Haydn, Mahler/Schnittke, Tchaikovsky: Alena Baeva (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Omer Meir Wellber (conductor/harpsichord/piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.3.2025. (CC)
VENI ensemble’s fascinating, invigorating Bratislava concert
Slovakia (slovak Republic) Save Our Souls: VENI ensemble. Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, 11.2.2025. (CC)
Manchester Collective’s Hidden Mechanisms impresses at the Purcell Room
United Kingdom Leith, Werner, Miller, Mustonen – Hidden Mechanisms: Manchester Collective. Purcell Room, London, 9.2.2025. (CC)
Alice Sara Ott’s fascinating Southbank programme of Field Nocturnes and Beethoven sonatas
United Kingdom Field, Beethoven: Alice Sara Ott (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 7.2.2025. (CC)
