United States Various: Maxim Vengerov (violin), Polina Osetinskaya (piano). Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, 23.11.2024. (HS)
Violinist Maxim Vengerov punches his way through a Berkeley recital
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Mark Wigglesworth and the Bournemouth SO: a bright future beckons
United Kingdom Wagner, Ravel, Walton: Nicholas McCarthy (piano), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Mark Wigglesworth (conductor). Bristol Beacon, 21.11.2024. (CK)
BBC NOW’s late Rossini double bill in Cardiff
United Kingdom Dancing and Deities: Olivia Boen (soprano), Teresa Iervolino (mezzo-soprano), Levy Sekgapane (tenor), Ashley Riches (bass), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales / Nil Venditti (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 21.11.2024. (PCG)
A fascinating Edinburgh programme from Musica Gloria., both engaging and educational
United Kingdom O Haupt! – Music by Telemann, J. S. Bach, Janitsch and C. P. E. Bach: Musica Gloria. The New Town Church, Edinburgh, 23.11.2024. (CC)
NYFOS celebrates Black brotherhood with style in ‘My Brother’s Keeper’
United States New York Festival of Song – ‘My Brother’s Keeper’: Joshua Blue, Chaz’men Williams-Ali (tenors), Will Liverman, Jorell Williams (baritones), Joseph Parrish, Alan Williams (bass-baritones), Steven Blier (piano). New York Festival of Song, Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, New York, 20.11.2024. (RP)
Hannu Lintu and Vilde Frang lead the CSO through a program of palindromic beauty
United States Various: Vilde Frang (violin), Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Hannu Lintu (conductor). Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 21.11.2024. (ZC)
To boldly go: spectacular celestial sounds from the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom Adès, Saariaho, Holst, Colin Matthews: Guildhall Symphony Orchestra / Alpesh Chauhan (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.11.2024. (CK)
A concert to live in the memory: Blomstedt at 97 in a tender Mahler Ninth with the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Mozart, Mahler: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Philharmonia / Herbert Blomstedt (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 21.11.2024. (JR)
