United Kingdom Gershwin, Kapustin, Bonds, Norton, Wave, Arlen/Jarrett: Yuki Negishi (piano). Holy Trinity Church, South Woodford, 16.6.2024. (CC)
Terrific weekend lunchtime recital from pianist Yuki Negishi
Concert Reviews
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Herreweghe’s otherwise admirable interpretation of Bach’s B minor Mass lacks some emotion
United Kingdom Bach, B minor Mass: Soloists, Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.6.2024. (AK)
Paul Wee’s remarkable performance of Alkan’s Concerto for Solo Piano gets a well-deserved standing ovation
United Kingdom Alkan, Concerto for Solo Piano, Op.39 Nos. 8-10: Paul Wee (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.6.2024. (CC)
The MET Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin conclude Carnegie Hall’s season on a high note
United States Various: Soloists, MET Orchestra / Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor). Carnegie Hall, New York, 11 and 14.6.2024. (ES-S)
Paganini and Falstaff inspire Malofeev and Petrenko to a concert of the highest order
United Kingdom Rachmaninoff, Elgar: Alexander Malofeev (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.6.2024. (MBr)
Ema Nikolovska and Sir Andras Schiff at Wigmore Hall: an artistic event of top quality to cherish
United Kingdom Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Dvořák, Schumann: Ema Nikolovska (mezzo-soprano), Sir Andras Schiff (piano, fortepiano). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.6.2024. (AK)
Captivating Russian works from Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the San Francisco Symphony led by Salonen
United States Various: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), San Francisco Symphony / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 13.6.2024. (HS)
Saxophonist Steven Banks and the Sejong Soloists in a superb world premiere
United States Various, ‘Sejong Here & Now Festival’: Steven Banks (saxophone), Sejong Soloists / Hanna von Wiehler (conductor). Zankel Hall, New York, 17.5.2024. (DS)
