Christopher Sallon – Page 5 – Seen and Heard International

Handel’s Clori, Tirsi e Fileno: magnificent singing and a welcome message of love and hope

24/10/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United Kingdom Handel, Clori, Tirsi e Fileno, HWV96: Soloists, The English Concert / Harry Bicket (director / harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.10.2023. (CSa)

Handel’s *Clori, Tirsi e Fileno*: The English Concert conducted by Harry Bicket (harpsichord) with (l-r) Joélle Harvey (Tirsi) and Ailish Tynan (Corsi) and Iestyn Davies (Fileno). © The Wigmore Hall Trust

A cause for celebration: the superlative Tákacs Quartet returns to the Wigmore Hall

20/10/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United Kingdom Haydn and Beethoven: Tákacs Quartet (Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes [violins], Richard O’Neill [viola] and András Fejér [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London 15.10.2023. (CSa)

The Takács Quartet performs at the Wigmore Hall © The Wigmore Hall Trust

Lise Davidsen thrills her Wigmore Hall audience in an evening of drama, joy and sadness

18/10/202317/10/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United Kingdom Grieg, Berg, Schubert and Sibelius: Lise Davidsen (soprano) and James Baillieu (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 13.10.2023. (CSa)

Lise Davidsen (soprano) and James Baillieu (piano) © The Wigmore Hall Trust

Start of an auspicious journey: Oramo guides the BBC Symphony Orchestra with a firm hand in a velvet glove

12/10/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United Kingdom Ligeti, Pejačević, Mahler: Alexandra Dariescu, (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 6.10.2023. (CSa)

Víkingur Ólafsson sets new gold standard in Bach’s Variations

27/09/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United Kingdom Bach: Víkingur Ólafsson (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 22.9.2023. (CSa)

Víkingur Ólafsson plays Bach’s *Goldberg Variations* © Pete Woodhead

Tanglewood triumph: Bruce Liu showcases his full range of pianistic talents

25/08/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United States 2023 Tanglewood [10] – Bruce Liu (piano): Seiji Ozawa Hall, Lenox, 16.8.2023. (CSa)

Pianist Bruce Liu playing in the Ozawa Hall © Hilary Scott

Tanglewood magic: BSO talent on full display in richly varied three-day programme

19/08/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United States 2023 Tanglewood [7] – John Williams, Richard Strauss, Ravel: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), Boston Symphony Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, 11.8.2023. (CSa)

John Williams conducts Anne-Sophie Mutter and the BSO © Hilary Scott

John Williams returns to Tanglewood, while Jussen brothers and BSO enchant in Mendelssohn and Berlioz

11/08/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United States 2023 Tanglewood [5] – John Williams Film Night: Elita Kang (violin), BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Vocal Program Chorus (director: Penelope Bitzas / conductor: Katie Woolf), Boston Pops Orchestra / David Newman and John Williams (conductors). Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, 5.8.2023. (CSa)

John Williams conducts Elita Kang playing the Theme from *Schindler’s List* at Film Night © Hilary Scott

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