United Kingdom Various: Maxim Vengerov (violinist), Romanian National Philharmonic Orchestra / Sergey Smbatyan (conductor). Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 27.11.2022. (GT)
Maxim Vengerov makes a magnificent return to Edinburgh with the Romanian Philharmonic
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Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson impresses in his New York Philharmonic debut
United States Various: Víkingur Ólafsson (piano), New York Philharmonic / Stéphane Denève (conductor). Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York, 26.11.2022. (RP)
Two works from the LPO to move you to tears: Vaughan Williams and Tippett
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Tippett: Nadine Benjamin (soprano), Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Kenneth Tarver (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone), Soloists of the Royal College of Music, London Philharmonic Choir (artistic director: Neville Creed), London Adventist Chorale (musical director: Ken Burton), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.11.2022. (JR)
Scandinavian duo’s captivating ease brings fresh expression to Weill Recital Hall
United States Various: Tobias van der Pals (cellist), Pål Eide (piano). Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 10.11.2022. (DS)
Gemischter Chor with a touching Dvořák Stabat Mater
Switzerland Dvořák: Der Gemischte Chor Zürich, Michaela Kaune (soprano), Martina Dike (mezzo soprano), Peter Sonn (tenor), Tobias Schabel (Bass), Basel Sinfonietta / Joachim Krause (conductor). Tonhalle, Zurich, 23.11.2022. (VL)
Impressive debut by Thomas Søndergård in Cleveland
Germany Britten, Stravinsky: Stefan Jackiw (violin), Cleveland Orchestra / Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, Cleveland, 25.11.2022. (MSJ)
John Nelson offers a message of hope with The English Concert’s Messiah at Coventry Cathedral
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah, HWV 56 (1741): Lucy Crowe (soprano), Alex Potter (countertenor), Michael Spyres (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass), Choir of The English Concert, The English Concert / John Nelson (conductor). Coventry Cathedral, 24.11.2022. Reviewed from recording streamed on medici.tv.
Alice Sara Ott’s Ravel Piano Concerto was the truly special performance of LSO’s concert
United Kingdom Drewett, Ravel, Shostakovich: Alice Sara Ott (piano); London Symphony Orchestra / Gianandrea Noseda (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 24.11.2022. (CC)
