United States Dvořák, Rachmaninov, Sibelius: Garrick Ohlsson (piano), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Symphony Center, Chicago. 15.2.2013 (JLZ)
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
Vital and Exuberant Playing from the Hallé
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Barber, Delius, Shostakovich: Valeriy Sokolov (violin), Hallé Orchestra / Andrew Gourlay (conductor). Westmorland Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, 16.2.2013. (MC)
Substitute Conductor Fails to Inspire London Philharmonic
United Kingdom Ravel, Prokofiev, Stravinsky: Leila Josefowicz (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Mikhail Agrest (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 16.2.13 (GD)
Devon Baroque Flourishes under New Director
United Kingdom J. S. Bach: Amy Carson (soprano) and Julian Rippon (baritone), Devon Baroque / Jonathan Watts (director), Great Hall, Dartington., Devon, 17.2.2013 (PRB)
Valentine Classics from Gomez and the RLPO
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Bruch, Prokofiev, Martucci, Ravel: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, José Luis Gomez (conductor), Hyeyoon Park (violin). Guild Hall, Preston, Lancashire, 17.2.2013. (MC)
Vinterfest 2013 in Dalecarlia
Sweden Vinterfest 2013. Dalecarlia 14-17.2.2013 (GF)
WNO’s Venerable Butterfly Continues to Delight
United Kingdom Puccini, Madama Butterfly: (Revival Premiere) Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Frédéric Chaslin (conductor), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 15.2.2013 (GPu)
Birmingham’s French Connection: Magnifique!
United Kingdom Poulenc and Fauré. David Briggs (organ), Grace Davidson (soprano), Greg Skidmore (baritone), Ex Cathedra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor). Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 17.2.2013. (JQ)