United Kingdom Dutilleux, Debussy, Mozart: Akiko Suwani* (violin), Rebecca Evans+ (soprano), Jennifer Johnston+ (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Robinson+ (tenor), Alastair Miles+ (bass), BBC National Orchestra and Chorus+ of Wales / Thomas Søndergård (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 22.1.2016. (PCG)
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Koenigs’ Swansong in St David’s Hall a Stunning Success
United Kingdom Strauss, Mahler: Rebecca Evans (soprano), Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Lothar Koenigs (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 10.1.2016. (PCG)
Northern Lights Shine Brightly from the BBC NOW under Andersson’s Baton
United Kingdom Nystroem, Stenhammar, Rautavaara, Leifs, Sibelius: Christian Ilse Hadland* (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, B Tommy Andersson (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 15.12.2015. (PCG)
BBC NOW’s Enterprising Concert Reveals Classical Aspects of Gershwin and Ellington
United Kingdom Gershwin, Ellington: Joseph Moog (piano), Tommy Smith (tenor saxophone), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 11.12.2015. (PCG)
Northern Sinfonia Offer “Musical Nourishment” to Welsh Ears
United Kingdom Prokofiev, Barber, Mozart, Rodrigo: Craig Ogden (guitar), Northern Sinfonia, Bradley Creswick (leader), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 2.12.2015 (PCG)
Welsh Tribute to Scottish Composers Separated by Five Centuries
United Kingdom Carver, MacMillan: Welsh Camerata, Andrew Wilson-Dickson (conductor), St Catherine’s Church, Pontypridd, 28.11.2015 (PCG)
BBC NOW’s Final Fiesta Sinfónica Has Audience Appeal
United Kingdom ¡Fiesta Sinfónica! – Márquez, Mortet, Schifrin, Revueltas: Matthew Featherstone (flute), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Eduardo Portal (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 27.11.2015 (PCG)
Otaka and Goerner Bring Cardiff’s Rachmaninov Series to Fine Conclusion
United Kingdom Grieg, Rachmaninov: Nelson Goerner (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Tadaki Otaka (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 20.11.2015. (PCG)