Mahler: Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, David Zinman (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 24.5.2011 (JFL)
Concert Reviews
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Mahler Festival Leipzig: Gilbert – New York Philharmonic – Fifth Symphony
Mahler: New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 23.5.2011 (JFL)
Sir Colin and LSO Tackle Nielsen’s Eccentricities, Uchida Highlights Beethoven’s Subtlety
Haydn, Beethoven, Nielsen: Mitsuko Uchida (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 26.5.11 (GDn)
Ligeti’s Études in an intriguing presentation
OUT HEAR, transition_projects, Ligeti: Danny Driver (piano), Andrew Stephen (actor), Netta Jones (direction/video design), Omola Obisesan (video assistant). King’s Place, London 23.5. 2011 (KC)
An exciting new string quartet takes the stage in London
Haydn, Janacek, Beethoven: Evropska Quartet – Rowena Kenally (violin), Adam Hill (violin), Anisa Arslanagic (viola), Max Ruisi (cello). The Red Hedgehog, Archway Road, London. 23. 4. 2011 (KC)
Not quite earthshaking:Saporro Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall perfromance
Takemitsu, Bruch, Shostakovich Akiko Suwanai (violin); Sapporo Symphony Orchestra/Tadaaki Otaka. Royal Festival Hall London, 23.5. 2011 (CC)
The Sixteen show continuity of Britain’s choral tradition from Tallis to Tippett.
Tallis, Morley, Gibbons, Byrd, MacMillan, Tippett, Britten: The Sixteen, Harry Christopher (conductor) St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 24.5.11 (GPu)
Farewell to Finlandia Hall:Mahler and Haydn bid adieu to Helsinki Philharmonic’s old home
Mahler, Haydn: Juhan Tralla (tenor), Gabriel Suovanen (baritone), Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – John Storgårds (conductor) at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, 18.5.2011 (GF)