United Kingdom Debussy, Liszt, Bartók, and Ravel: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Dmitry Shishkin (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 13.1.2022. (MB)
Wigmore Hall’s feast of pianism from Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Dmitry Shishkin
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
Glorious Lise Davidsen and Leif Ove Andsnes recital of Grieg, Richard Strauss and Wagner
United Kingdom Grieg, R. Strauss, Wagner: Lise Davidsen (soprano) and Leif Ove Andsnes (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 13.1.2022. (KMcD)
From violent LA to tranquil Malvern Hills: Adams, Elgar, Trevino and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
Switzerland Adams, Elgar: Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich / Robert Trevino (conductor). Tonhalle, Zurich, 13.1.2022. (JR)
MTT and Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony – both born in 1944 – join together with the LA Phil
United States Fauré, Tilson Thomas, Prokofiev: Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano), Dashon Burton (bass-baritone), Los Angeles Philharmonic / Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor). Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, 9.1.2022. (LV)
Inspiring Beethoven from Hilary Hahn and Andreas Haefliger at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Beethoven: Hilary Hahn (violin), Andreas Haefliger (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.1.2022. (CS)
The Townhouse Series: free chamber-music streams, lovingly curated by composer/pianist Daniel Schlosberg
United States The Townhouse Series: Angel Blue (soprano), Dashon Burton (baritone), Anthony Roth Costanzo (countertenor), Toyin Spellman-Diaz (oboe), Clare Monfredo (cello), David Shifrin (clarinet), Daniel Schlosberg (piano), Cantata Profana, The Merz Trio. The Frederick R. Koch Foundation Townhouse, New York, 13-19.12.2021. (RP) (The entire series is available for streaming on the Foundation’s website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Vimeo.)
Another LSO example of Sir Simon Rattle’s questing musical imagination
United Kingdom Anderson, Mahler, Rott, Webern, and Dvořák: Siobhan Stagg (soprano), London Symphony Chorus (chorus director: Simon Halsey), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 9.1.2022. (MB)
The NYO Open Up and Let Loose with great aplomb at Warwick Arts Centre
United Kingdom Adès, Frank, Rachmaninoff: National Youth Orchestra / Andrew Gourlay (conductor). Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, 7.1.2022. (CP)
