United States Various: Lise Davidsen (soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley. 4.2.2025. (HS)
Lise Davidsen finds riches with (mostly) majestic singing in her Berkeley recital
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From Brahms to Lockenkopf: Tatjana Masurenko’s viola-centric feast at LA’s Colburn School
United States Various – Colburn Presents Viola Plus: Martin Beaver, Margaret Batjer (violins), Tatjana Masurenko (viola), Peter Lloyd (double bass), Alexandra Hötz (soprano). Los Angeles Viola Ensemble and students. Thayer Hall, Colburn School, Los Angeles, 1.2.2025. (LV)
Much to admire as Manfred Honeck leads the Philharmonia with unfussy musicianship
United Kingdom Weber, Beethoven, and Dvořák: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Manfred Honeck (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.2.2025. (MB)
Júlia Pusker and Christia Hudziy: two excellently paired musicians perform with moments of virtuosity
United Kingdom C. Schumann, Beethoven, Schubert: Júlia Pusker (violin), Christia Hudziy (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 4.2.2025. (LJ)
Collegial music-making from Mitsuko Uchida and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
United Kingdom Mozart and Janáček: Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Dame Mitsuko Uchida (piano, director). Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.2.2025. (MB)
Conrad Tao at Carnegie Hall – an avant-gardist who does not dismiss the past
United States Various: Conrad Tao (piano and Lumatone). Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, 31.1.2025. (ES-S)
Grosvenor, Boreyko and the LPO in their element with a richly contrasting programme
United Kingdom Sibelius, Mozart and Tchaikovsky: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrey Boreyko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 29.1.2025. (CSa)
New orchestra’s exciting debut in Plymouth
United Kingdom Purcell/Britten, Bach, Bartók: Robert Taub (piano), Musica Viva Sinfonia / Mark Forkgen (conductor). Levinsky Hall, University of Plymouth, 1.2.2025. (PRB)
