Concert Reviews – Page 31 – Seen and Heard International

An exemplary end to another Musica Viva season in Plymouth

19/03/2025 by Philip Buttall

United Kingdom Beethoven, Bartók, Dvořák: Takács Quartet (Edward Dusinberre and Harumi Rhodes [violins], Richard O’Neill [viola], András Fejér [cello]). Levinsky Hall, University of Plymouth, 15.3.2025. (PRB)

Takacs Quartet with Dr Robert Taub (far right) © PRB

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Jeremy Denk offer charm and artistry in their Newark concert

18/03/2025 by Daniele Sahr

United States Various: Jeremy Denk (violin), Mark David (trumpet), Academy of St. Martin in the Fields / Stephanie Gonley (violin, music director). NJPAC, Newark, 3.8.2025. (DS)

Pianist Jeremy Denk with the ASMF © Chen Zhao

The London Philharmonic give a spectacular performance of Mahler’s Fifth in Glasgow

18/03/202517/03/2025 by Gregor Tassie

United Kingdom R. Schumann, Mahler: Francesco Piemontesi (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 15.3.2025. (GT)

Seattle Symphony offers dramatic range with Stravinsky, Mozart and a local premiere

18/03/202517/03/2025 by Zach Carstensen

United States Nabors, Mozart, Stravinsky: Jan Lisiecki (piano), Seattle Symphony Orchestra / Peter Oundjian (conductor). Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 14.3.2025. (ZC)

Jan Lisiecki plays Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.22 with the Seattle Symphony © Jim Holt

Prokofiev from Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra was something to cherish

18/03/202517/03/2025 by Agnes Kory

United Kingdom Prokofiev: Igor Levit (piano), Budapest Festival Orchestra / Iván Fischer (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.3.2025. (AK)

Iván Fischer conducts clarinettist Ákos Ács and the Budapest Festival Orchestra © Pete Woodhead

Janáček and Leonore No.3 score over a reined-in Beethoven’s Fifth in Cleveland

18/03/202516/03/2025 by Mark S Jordan

United States Beethoven, Janáček: Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Möst (conductor). Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, Cleveland, 13.3.2025. (MSJ)

Franz Welser-Möst conducts the Cleveland Orchestra © Extraordinaire Photos/TCO

Decoda gives a New York premiere of the eco-cantata A Forest Unfolding at Carnegie Hall

18/03/202516/03/2025 by Rick Perdian

United States Various – ‘Human Nature’: Lucy Fitz Gibbon (soprano), Thomas Meglioranza (baritone), Richard Powers (narrator), Decoda. Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 11.2.2025. (RP)

Lucy Fitz Gibbon (soprano) with Decoda © Fadi Kheir

A trio of glittering performances from Dalia Stasevska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra

18/03/202516/03/2025 by Chris Kettle

United Kingdom Bartók, Ravel, Janáček: Robin Tritschler (tenor), Miklós Sebestyén (bass-baritone), Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano), BBC Symphony Chorus (director: Neil Ferris), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 12.3.2025. (CK)