Hungary Choral works by Péter Tóth: József Katona Central Library, Kecskemét, Hungary, 12.4.2024. (AK)
Beautiful choral works by Péter Tóth in Kodály’s Kecskemét
Concert Reviews
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Phenomenal Dean, Bach and Brahms from Benjamin Grosvenor at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Brett Dean, The Homage Etudes (2009-20) – Dean, Bach, Brahms: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.4.2024. (CC)
Two outstanding performances of chamber music at Carnegie Hall
United States [1] Beethoven, R. Schumann, Franck: Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Behzod Abduraimov (piano). Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, 17.4.2024. (ES-S)
Sir Simon Rattle celebrates the 75th anniversary of the BRSO with Schoenberg’s Gurre-Lieder
Germany Schoenberg, Gurre-Lieder: Soloists, MDR Chorus, Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of Bavarian Radio / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Isarphiharmonie, Munich, 19.4.2024. (ALL)
Simon Boccanegra was a resounding success and testament to Elder’s 24-year rejuvenation of the Hallé
United Kingdom Verdi, Simon Boccanegra (concert staging, 1857 version): Soloists, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Hallé / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 18.4.2024. (MC)
Phenomenal Ravel from Chamayou; and searching Vaughan Williams from Pappano and the LSO
United Kingdom Raksin, Ravel, Vaughan Williams: Bertrand Chamayou (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 18.4.2024. (JR)
Soprano Wendy Ferguson and pianist Ruth McGinley breathe fresh life into some iconic songs in Belfast
United Kingdom Gershwin, Porter and Sondheim, ‘Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered’: Wendy Ferguson (soprano), Ruth McGinley (piano), Connor Quinn (baritone), John Gillen (drumkit), Peter Doherty (bass), Cameron Menzies (director), Nuala Campbell (hair and make up designer). MAC Theatre, Belfast, 13.4.2024. (RB)
A perfect lunchtime Wigmore Hall concert from Véronique Gens and Susan Manoff
United Kingdom French Song: Véronique Gens (soprano), Susan Manoff (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.4.2024. (CC)
