United Kingdom Wagner, Liszt, Schubert and Prokofiev: Behzod Abduraimov (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 18.1.2018. (CC)
Full-toned Dynamic Range and Rhythmic Command from Behzod Abduraimov at the Barbican
Colin Clarke
A Wigmore Hall Recital by Alexander Melnikov on Three Pianos
United Kingdom Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Stravinsky: Alexander Melnikov (piano), Wigmore Hall, London. 17.1.2018. (CC)
Sonia Prina is the Major Musical Presence at this Wigmore Extravaganza
United Kingdom Handel, Ferrandini, Bach, Locatelli, Vivaldi: Sonia Prina (contralto), Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin / Bernhard Forck (violin, director). Wigmore Hall, 11.1.2017. (CC)
A Rewarding Performance of Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d’Ulisse by the ROH
United Kingdom Monteverdi, Il ritorno d’Ulysse in patria: Cast, The Return of Ulysses Community Ensemble, Thurrock Community Chorus, Orchestra of the Early Opera Company / Christian Curnyn (conductor), Roundhouse, London, 10.1.2018. (CC)
Magnificent: Handel at his most real from Purves and Arcangelo
United Kingdom Christopher Purves sings Handel: Christopher Purves (baritone); Arcangelo / Jonathan Cohen (director/harpsichord). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 7.1.2018. (CC)
Sampson’s Clarity and Grace and Helsinki Baroque’s Sensitive and Clean Accompaniment
United Kingdom Telemann, Bach: Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Helsinki Baroque Orchestra / Aapo Häkkinen (director/harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.1.2018. (CC)
Inspired Programming is a Wonderful Way to Introduce Several Facets of Widmann
United Kingdom Schumann, Widmann, Mozart: Jörg Widmann (clarinet), Tabea Zimmermann (viola), Dénes Várjon (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 4.1.2018. (CC)
Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano’s Stimulating Bach Programme
United Kingdom Concerto Italiano’s Bach: Laura Pontecorvo (flute), Andrea Rognoni, Antonio De Secondi (violins), Marco Ceccato (cello) / Rinaldo Alessandrini (director/harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.12.2017. (CC)