United Kingdom PROM 5 – Schoenberg, Zemlinsky: BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Ryan Bancroft (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 22.7.2024. (CK)
A BBC Prom drenched in Viennese fin de siècle voluptuousness from Ryan Bancroft and the BBC NOW
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Uplifting and engaging performances from Beth Malcolm and Heather Cartwright at Paxton
United Kingdom Music at Paxton – Summer Festival of Chamber Music 2024 [2] – A Modern Folk Music Programme: Beth Malcolm (singer, keyboard), Heather Cartwright (guitar). Marquee, Paxton House, Scottish Borders, 20.7.2024. (MC)
Mullova and Beatson at Paxton is likely the most exceptional recital I have reported on in recent years
United Kingdom Music at Paxton – Summer Festival of Chamber Music 2024 [1] – Beethoven, Schubert: Viktoria Mullova (violin), Alasdair Beatson (piano). Picture Gallery, Paxton House, Scottish Borders, 19.7.2024. (MC)
Impressive Blossom debut by Antonello Manacorda, joined by a vivid Véronique Gens
United States Blossom Festival 2024 [3] – Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Beethoven: Véronique Gens (soprano), Cleveland Orchestra / Antonello Manacorda (conductor). Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 20.7.2024. (MSJ)
A spectacular Proms finale for Sir Mark Elder at the helm of the Hallé
United Kingdom PROM 4 – MacMillan, Mahler: Hallé Children’s Choir (chorus master: Shirley Court), Hallé Youth Choir (chorus master: Stuart Overington), Hallé Choir (chorus master: Matthew Hamilton), Hallé / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 21.7.2024. (CK)
A Tanglewood recital for the ages: Yuja Wang thrills the senses and touches the soul
United States Tanglewood Festival 2024 [4]: Yuja Wang (piano). Ozawa Hall, Lenox, 17.7.2024. (CSa)
Beethoven for the ages from Veronika Eberle at Marvão Castle
Portugal Marvão International Music Festival [1]: Veronika Eberle (violin), Juliane Banse (soprano), Cologne Chamber Orchestra / Christoph Poppen (conductor). Castelo de Marvão, Portugal, 20.7.2024. (LV)
Extending the bounds of classical music at the Aspen Festival
United States Aspen Music Festival 2024 [5]: Harris Concert Hall, Aspen, Colorado. (HS)
