Denmark Scandinavian Cello School – SCS Next Generation: Novo Quartet (Kaya Kato Møller, Nikolai Vasili Nedergaard [violins], Daniel Śledziński [viola], Signe Ebstrup Bitsch [cello]). Stevns Klint Experience, Stevns Klint, 24.6.2023. (LV)
Concert Reviews
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Carnival in the QEH: Chineke! and Stewart Goodyear raise the roof
United Kingdom Coleridge-Taylor, Goodyear, Price: Stewart Goodyear (piano), Chineke! Orchestra / Kellen Gray (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 24.6.2023. (CK)
Maurizio Pollini at the Royal Festival Hall offers a triumph of the human spirit
United Kingdom R. Schumann and Chopin: Maurizio Pollini (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 23.6.2023. (MB)
Debussy and Adams: seaborne and airborne thrills with Ryan Bancroft and the RCMSO
United Kingdom Kendall, Debussy, Adams: Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra / Ryan Bancroft (conductor) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 23.6.2023. (CK)
Revelatory performance of Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony from Osmo Vänskä and the Seattle Symphony
United States Mahler: Jennifer Johnson Cano (mezzo-soprano), Mané Galoyan (soprano), Seattle Symphony Chorale and Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä (conductor). Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 22.6.2023. (ZC)
Even when I did not like and/or understand what I heard, Lucas Debargue’s recital made me think
United Kingdom Scarlatti, Chopin, and Alkan: Lucas Debargue (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.6.2023. (MB)
The Michael Wollny Trio offered an unforgettable experience at the Dresden Music Festival
Germany Dresden Music Festival 2023 [16] – 12.6.2023, Kulturpalast, Dresden; Michael Wollny Trio (Michael Wollny [piano], Tim Lefebvre [double bass/guitar/synth], Eric Schaefer [drums]). (CC)
A stimulating conclusion to Greg Caffrey’s time with Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble
United Kingdom Nieuwe Noten: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano], Fie Schouten [clarinet], Joanne Quigley McParland and Roban Harron [violin]) / Sinead Hayes (conductor). Harty Room, Queens University, Belfast, 16.6.2023. (RB)