United States Various: Evgeny Kissin (piano), New York Philharmonic / Gustavo Dudamel (conductor). Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York, 28.4.2026. (ES-S)
A full Russian program at the New York Philharmonic’s spring gala
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Sir Willard White and the Brodsky Quartet at the Turner Sims: memorable in parts
United Kingdom Various: Sir Willard White (bass), Brodsky Quartet (Krysia Osostowicz, Ian Belton [violins], Paul Cassidy [viola], Jacqueline Thomas [cello]). Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton, 28.4.2026. (CK)
Lawrence Power leads SCO’s fascinating evening of baroque and modern masterworks for viola
United Kingdom Various: Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Lawrence Power (director/soloist). City Halls, Glasgow, 24.4.2026. (GT)
Fine playing from Peter Whelan and the NSOI and Carlos Ferreira is clearly a rising star
Ireland Brahms, Weber: Carlos Ferreira (clarinet), National Symphony Orchestra Ireland / Peter Whelan (conductor). National Concert Hall, Dublin, 24.4.2026. (RB)
Australian Chamber Orchestra dazzles in a must-hear ‘Death and the Maiden’ at Carnegie Hall
United States Purcell, Adams, Schubert: Australian Chamber Orchestra / Richard Tognetti (director and violin). Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 22.4.2026. (DS)
Musical magic from Yuja Wang and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in San Francisco
United States Prokofiev, Tsfasman: Yuja Wang (piano and director), Mahler Chamber Orchestra / Matthew Truscott (concertmaster and leader). San Francisco Symphony Great Performers Series, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 26.4.2026. (HS)
Frances-Hoad’s Five Beacons of Light Worcester world premiere was the evening’s memorable pinnacle
United Kingdom Various, Five Beacons of Light: Youth Choral Worcs, Sonoro, Michael Higgins (piano), English Symphony Orchestra string quintet and percussion / Neil Ferris (conductor). Worcester Cathedral, 25.4.2026. (PC)
Barbara Hannigan tackles Poulenc’s La Voix humaine in a multi-media tour-de-force with the NY Phil
United States R. Strauss, Poulenc: New York Philharmonic, Barbara Hannigan (soprano, conductor). David Geffen Hall, New York, 23.4.2026. (RP)
