United Kingdom Schubert, Ravel, and Liszt: Imogen Cooper (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 28.11.2021. (MB)
Imogen Cooper’s strongly contrasted recital at Wigmore Hall
Mark Berry
A living, breathing account of Die Zauberflöte at the Royal College of Music
United Kingdom Mozart, Die Zauberflöte: Soloists, Chorus, Royal College of Music Opera Orchestra, Michael Rosewell (conductor). Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, London, 26.11.2021. (MB)
Much to enjoy in Angela Hewitt’s recital at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Messiaen, and Chopin: Angela Hewitt (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 23.11.2021. (MB)
ENO’s The Valkyrie is hobbled by a half-hearted production
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie): Soloists, Orchestra of the English National Opera / Martyn Brabbins (conductor). London Coliseum, 19.11.2021. (MB)
András Schiff joins the Philharmonia in a somewhat inconsistent ‘feast of Mozart’
United Kingdom Mozart: Philharmonia Orchestra / András Schiff (piano, conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.11.2021. (MB)
Vive la révolution! François-Xavier Roth conducts Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony with the LSO
United Kingdom Gossec, Saint-Saëns, Beethoven: Bertrand Chamayou (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 11.11.2021. (MB)
Edward Gardner and the LPO make Bluebeard’s Castle a shattering experience
United Kingdom Haydn, Bartók: Ildikó Komlósi (soprano), John Relyea (bass), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 6.11.2021. (MB)
Frank-Peter Zimmermann and Martin Helmchen eventually dispel lockdown’s emotional memories
United Kingdom Beethoven: Frank-Peter Zimmermann (violin), Martin Helmchen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.10.2021. (MB)
