United Kingdom Various: Seong-Jin Cho (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 13.2.2023. (JC)
Seong-Jin Cho at the Barbican: Stunning, Sensational, and yet…
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
London Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘My Homeland’ is a stellar experience thanks to Kirill Gerstein
United Kingdom Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninov, Smetana: Kirill Gerstein (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 10.2.2023. (JC)
New York Festival of Song celebrates Steven Blier’s 50+ years on stage
United States Various – ‘Amor: A Celebration of Steven Blier’s First 50 Years Onstage’: Lucia Bradford (mezzo-soprano), Michael Spyres (baritenor), Federico de Michelis (bass-baritone), William Socolof (bass-baritone), Steven Blier, Shawn Tang, John Musto (piano). New York Festival of Song, Merkin Concert Hall, New York, 15.2.2023. (RP)
Thoughtful programme from Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the Philharmonia on world-class form
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Elgar, Dvořák: Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Sir John Eliot Gardiner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 16.2.2023. (JR)
András Schiff’s Oxford performance was consistently insightful and unflustered
United Kingdom Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven: András Schiff (piano). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford 15.2.2023. (CR)
François López-Ferrer, Zuill Bailey and the Pasadena Symphony excel in Rimsky-Korsakov, Elgar and Chin
United States Chin, Elgar, Rimsky-Korsakov: Zuill Bailey (cello), Pasadena Symphony Orchestra / François López-Ferrer (conductor). Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena, 11.2.2023. (LV)
Exceptional Wigmore Hall recital by Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber
United Kingdom Holliger, Wolf, R. Schumann, and Schoeck: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.2.2023. (MB)
Thoroughly enjoyable BBC NOW Sunday afternoon in Cardiff with Fauré and Brahms
United Kingdom Fauré, Brahms, Messiaen: James Ehnes (violin), Rhian Lois (soprano), Neal Davies (baritone), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales / Ludovic Morlot (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 12.2.2023. (PCG)
