United Kingdom R. Strauss, Ariadne auf Naxos: Soloists, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Glyndebourne Opera House, 19.7.2026. (CC)
Pelly’s so-so Glyndebourne Ariadne auf Naxos production is, musically, a terrific evening
Colin Clarke
Manchester Collective’s gentle boundary pushing at London’s QEH possibly needed more grit
United Kingdom Manchester Collective – Patterns in Repeat: Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 28.6.2026. (CC)
At the Barbican Hall there was another Leonskaja concert to be treasured
United Kingdom Elisabeth Leonskaja In Recital: Barbican Hall, London, 23.6.2024. (CC)
The London Sinfonietta’s legacy is magically both resuscitated and renewed in one evening
United Kingdom Time Entwined: Birtwistle, Gerber & Mason: Students from the Royal College of Music, Young Musicians from the North London Music Hub, London Sinfonietta / Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 11.6.2026. (CC)
Beyond doubt we need more hard-hitting music of this ilk in London from Manchester Camerata
United Kingdom 8 Songs for a Mad King: Soloists, Manchester Camerata / John Andrews (conductor), Company Chameleon (stage direction). Kings Place, London, 6.6.2026. (CC)
Glyndebourne’s Il turco in Italia receives a magical revival
United Kingdom Glyndebourne Festival 2026 [1] – Rossini, Il turco in Italia: Soloists, Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Bertie Baigent (conductor). Glyndebourne Festival Opera, 28.5.2026. (CC)
Jordi Savall’s feast of music for a Wigmore Hall lunchtime
United Kingdom The Tears and Fire of the Muses, Claudio Monteverdi Revolution: Jordi Savall (viola da gamba, director) and Hespèrion XXI, Soloists of La Capella Reial de Catalunya. Wigmore Hall, London, 26.5.2026. (CC)
A Sheffield Beethoven concert of absolute joy from Ensemble 360
United Kingdom Sheffield Chamber Music Festival [2]: Beethoven Septet: Ensemble 360. Crucible Playhouse, Sheffield, 19.5.2026. (CC)
