United Kingdom Glass, The Etudes Philip Glass, Timo Andres, Claire Hammond, Maki Namekawa, Víkingur Ólafsson (pianos). Barbican Hall, London, 29.4.2015 (CC)
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TrioVanBeethoven’s Refreshing Approach to Music-Making
United Kingdom Beethoven, Fribbins, Brahms. TrioVanBeethoven [Clemens Zellinger (piano), Verena Stourzh (violin), Franz Ortner (cello)] Hall One, Kings Place, London. 26.4.2015 (LB)
Opera or Musical? The Eclectic Sound World of Ricky Ian Gordon
Opera or Musical? The Eclectic Sound World of Ricky Ian Gordon Composer Ricky Ian Gordon has written instrumental music over the years, but “there’s no getting around it,” he admits, “I’m most excited by the voice. My mother was a singer, I was her accompanist and a lot of what making music is about to … Read more
Towards Understanding Grigory Sokolov’s Perfection
United Kingdom Bach, Beethoven, Schubert. Grigory Sokolov (piano). Sala Santa Cecilia, Parco della Musica, Rome. 29-04.2015 (JB)
Shoot the Pianist, or Shoot the Piano?
United States Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, and Schumann: Richard Goode (piano), Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 21.4.2015 (BJ)
Rob Ashford Offers a New Spin on Carousel
United States Rodgers & Hammerstein, Carousel: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, David Chase (conductor). Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL, 24.4.2015 (DP)
Janáček Provides the Highlight in Tomáš Netopil’s LPO Programme
United Kingdom Wagner, Beethoven, Janáček Andrea Danková (sop); Karen Cargill (mezzo); Aleš Briscein (tenor); Jochen Schmeckenbecher (bass); Orfeó Catalàl Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana; London Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra/Tomáš Netopil. Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.4.2015 (CC)
Clayton and Lewis are a Powerful Partnership in Die schöne Müllerin
United Kingdom Schubert: Allan Clayton (tenor), Paul Lewis (piano). Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds, 24.4.2015 (JL)