United Kingdom Chopin, Debussy: Maurizio Pollini (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 21.2.2017. (CC)
Colin Clarke
English National Opera and Cast Impress in Mike Leigh’s Production of The Pirates of Penzance
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Chorus & Orchestra of English National Opera / Gareth Jones. Coliseum, London, 9.2.2017. (CC)
A Magnificent Performance of Op.132 Crowns the Takács Quartet’s Beethoven Programme
United Kingdom Beethoven: Takács Quartet [Edward Dusinberre, Károly Schranz (violins); Geraldine Walther (viola); András Fejér (cello)]. Wigmore Hall, London, 6.2.2017. (CC)
A Rewarding Weekend as the BBC Celebrates Philip Glass at Eighty
United Kingdom Total Immersion: Philip Glass at 80: Barbican, London, 28 & 29.1.2017. (CC)
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)