Concert Reviews

The complete list of posted concert reviews

Historic Shostakovich from Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic: A concert for our times

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Shostakovich: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (Cello) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Semyon Bychkov (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 7.3. 2025. (CSa)

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Semyon Bychkov © Mark Allan/Barbican

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The London Sinfonietta’s enthralling and enjoyable evening of Cage and Boulez

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Boulez and Cage: Mark van de Wiel (clarinet), Sarah Nicolls (prepared piano), London Sinfonietta / Thomas Kemp (conductor), Michael McCarthy (director), Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (actor). Purcell Room, London, 9.3.2025. (MB)

Thomas Kemp conducts the London Sinfonietta © Monika S Jakubowska

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Vienna Philharmonic make an impact over three evenings in Berkeley

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United StatesUnited States Various: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Vienna Philharmonic / Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, 5, 6 & 7.3.2025. (HS)

Yefim Bronfman plays Beethoven with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Vienna Philharmonic © Drew Altizer Photography

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