United Kingdom Messiaen, Mahler: Aphrodite Patoulidou (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Barbara Hannigan (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 12.3.2023. (JR)
Beautiful Mahler’s Fourth (with its horrors) from Barbara Hannigan and the LSO
Concert Reviews
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Old and new music at Levinsky Hall in Plymouth
United Kingdom Various: Trio Kurtag (Juliette Roos [violin], Yume Fujise [viola], Eliza Millett [cello]), David Bessell. Levinsky Hall, University of Plymouth, 11.3.2023. (PRB)
Sounds and sweet airs: outstanding music-making from the Fidelio Trio in Southampton
United Kingdom Moeran, Debussy, Schubert: Fidelio Trio (Darragh Morgan [violin], Tim Gill [cello], Mary Dullea [piano]). Turner Sims, Southampton, 9.3.2023. (CK)
Rare outing for Bruckner’s Die Nullte (Symphony No.0) in Cardiff
United Kingdom Beethoven, Zimmermann, Bruckner: Simon Höfele (trumpet), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Ryan Bancroft (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 10.3.2023. (PCG)
The Tempest was the true triumph of a tremendously enjoyable AAM concert
United Kingdom Locke/Banister/Humfrey/Reggio, Purcell: Academy of Ancient Music / Laurence Cummings (director / harpsichord / organ). Milton Court, London, 9.3.2023. (CC)
Musical involvement and superb orchestral control from Ha-Na Chang in Vancouver
Canada Various: Nicholas Wright (violin), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra / Han-Na Chang (conductor). Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 3.3. 2023. (GN)
Hugely impressive Queen Elizabeth Hall recital by Alexandre Kantorow
United Kingdom Brahms, Schubert, and Liszt: Alexandre Kantorow (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 8.3.2023. (MB)
BBC Composition: Wales 2023 has two outright winners
United Kingdom Composition: Wales 2023: BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Ryan Bancroft (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 7.3.2023. (PCG)
