United Kingdom Bach, Chopin, Brahms: Vikingur Ólafsson (piano), St John’s, Smith Square, London, 15.11.2017. (CC)
Colin Clarke
The LSO Begins its Celebration of the Bernstein Centenary
United Kingdom Bernstein, Mahler: Jamie Barton (mezzo-soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop (conductor). Barbican Hall, London 9.11.2017. (CC)
An Extraordinary Covent Garden Lucia from Oropesa, Castronovo, Maltman and Mariotti
United Kingdom Donizetti, Lucia di Lammermoor: Soloist; Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Michele Mariotti (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 30.10.2017. (CC)
(c) Stephen Cummiskey
A Colourful Exploration of Musical Istanbul and the Near East
United Kingdom Istanbul – Dimitrie Cantemir: The Book of the Science of Music: Hespèrion XXI / Jordi Savall (lyra/viol/director), Wigmore Hall, London 29.10.2017. (CC)
A Rewarding Recital from Steven Isserlis and Olli Mustonen
United Kingdom Prokofiev, Mustonen, Kabalevsky: Steven Isserlis (cello); Olli Mustonen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.10.2017. (CC)
The LPO on Top Form for Andrés Orozco-Estrada
United Kingdom Beethoven and Shostakovich: Inon Barnatan (piano); London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.10.2017. (CC)
ENO’s Rodelinda – Musical Triumph Beset by Problematic Staging
United Kingdom Handel, Rodelinda: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Christian Curnyn (conductor). London Coliseum, 26.10.2017. (CC)
A Most Stimulating Concert from Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the LPO
United Kingdom Shostakovich, Vasks, Gregorian Chant, Rachmaninov: István Várdai (cello); The Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra / Andrés Orozco-Estrada (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.10.2017. (CC)