Concert Reviews

The complete list of posted concert reviews

Multitudes 2026: Aurora’s electrifying Rite by Heart makes Stravinsky accessible to all

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Multitudes 2026 – Stravinsky, The Rite by Heart: Karl Queensborough, Sarah Twomey (actors), Aurora Orchestra / Nicholas Collon (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London. 16.4.2026. (CSa)

Aurora Orchestra perform The Rite by Heart © Pete Woodhead

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The Silver Screen meets The Iron Curtain: Antonio Pappano, Vilde Frang and the LSO at Barbican Hall

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Imogen Holst, Korngold, Shostakovich: Vilde Frang (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 16.4.2026. (AV-E)

Violinist Vilde Frang, conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra © LSO

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Laurence Cummings and the AAM’s cornucopia of talent in the race for the Thomaskantor post in Leipzig

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom The Chosen One, or … Leipzig’s Got Talent!: Rowan Pierce (soprano), Helen Charlston (alto), Nick Pritchard (tenor), Ben Jazez (bass), Academy of Ancient Music / Laurence Cummings (director/harpsichord). Milton Court, London, 16.4.2026. (CC)

Rachel Brown (flute), Leo Duarte (oboe) and Laurence Cummings (harpsichord) © Mark Allan

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