United Kingdom Total Immersion: Philip Glass at 80: Barbican, London, 28 & 29.1.2017. (CC)
A Rewarding Weekend as the BBC Celebrates Philip Glass at Eighty
Colin Clarke
Much to Admire in an Intense Programme from Elisabeth Leonskaja
United Kingdom Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert: Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 26.1.2017. (CC)
Covent Garden Sees New Cast Perform Verdi’s La traviata With Mixed Results
United Kingdom Verdi, La traviata: Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Daniele Rustioni. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 16.1.2017 (CC)
Benjamin at Covent Garden: An Historical and Unmissable Performance
United Kingdom Benjamin, Written on Skin: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/George Benjamin. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 13.1.2017. (CC)
Alfred Brendel Dispenses the Wisdom of a Lifetime’s Immersion in Schubert’s Music
United Kingdom Alfred Brendel Lecture – Schubert’s Last Sonatas: Wigmore Hall, London, 7.1.2017. (CC)
Trevor Pinnock’s 70th Birthday Concert
United Kingdom Bach, Handel, Mahler: Trevor Pinnock (harpsichord/director/conductor), Katy Bircher (flute), Rachel Podger (violin), Bojan Čičić (violin), Jane Rogers (viola), Jonathan Manson (cello), Peter McCarthy (violone), Lauryna Bendžiūnaite (soprano), Royal Academy of Music Alumni Ensemble. Wigmore Hall, 16.12.2016. (CC)
A Magical ‘Swansong’ from Sir John Tomlinson
United Kingdom Schubert: Sir John Tomlinson (bass), Christopher Glynn (piano). Wigmore Hall, 11.12.2016. (CC)
Under the Baton of John Adams the LSO Perform Bartók, Stravinsky, and Adams – with Mixed Results
United Kingdom Bartók, Stravinsky, Adams: Leila Josefowitz (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / John Adams. Barbican Hall, 8.12. 2016. (CC)