United Kingdom Birtwistle, Brahms: Paul Lewis (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 20.5.2014 (CC)
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
An Exceptional Recital in the Cotswolds from Christopher Maltman and Julius Drake
United Kingdom The Soldier from Severn to Somme. Christopher Maltman (baritone), Julius Drake (piano), St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 18.5.2014 (JQ)
Beethoven and Dallapiccola: An Intriguing and Compelling Combination
United Kingdom Beethoven and Dallapiccola:Rachel Willis-Sørensen (soprano), Angeles Blancas Gulin (soprano), Andrea Baker (mezzo-soprano), Stuart Skelton (tenor), Carlo Putelli (tenor), Louis Otey (baritone), Antonio Pirozzi (bass), Chorus and Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.5.2014. (JPr)
Waley-Cohen Rounds Off Trio of Concertos with Brahms
United Kingdom Humperdinck, Jessica Davies, Schubert, Brahms: Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin), Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra / David Curtis (conductor), Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham, 17.5.2014.
The Elias String Quartet Immersed in Beethoven
United Kingdom Beethoven: Elias String Quartet [Sara Bitlloch & Donald Grant (violins), Martin Saving (viola), Marie Bitlloch (cello)], Malin Broman (viola), Wigmore Hall, London, 19.5.2014 (CS)
Pappano Leads a Fine Verdi Requiem in London
United Kingdom Verdi Requiem: Hibla Gerzmava (soprano); Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo (mezzo); Joseph Calleja (tenor); Carlo Colombara (bass); Chorus & Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecila/Sir Antonio Pappano. Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.5.2014 (CC)
Nelson Freire in Superlative Form
United Kingdom Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Chopin: Nelson Freire (piano) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 19.5.2014 (RB)
Consummate Musicianship from James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong
United Kingdom Leclair, Strauss, Franck: James Ehnes (violin), Andrew Armstrong (piano), King’s Place, London 17.5.2014 (CS)