UK Concerts

All concert reviews from the UK.

Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra contrast the fascinating new with the familiar old

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Liadov, Kendall, Tchaikovsky: Fleur Barron (mezzo-soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 29.10.2026. (JR)

Mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron, kettle, London Symphony Orchestra and conductor Sir Antonio Pappano © LSO/Mark Allan

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Luminous laments: Finnis and Bruckner from Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Pappano and the LSO at the Barbican

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Finnis, Bruckner: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London. 25.10.2026. (AV-E)

Composer Edmund Finnis with cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the London Symphony Orchestra © LSO/Mark Allan

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Oxford International Song Festival 2026, a day full of innovation and brilliant performances 

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Various: SONG SOFA: Christoph Prégardien (tenor) with Katy Thomson (soprano, Oxford Song Young Artist 2022/23) and Jasmin Allpress (piano); PIANO RECITAL: Alexander Krichel; MASTERCOURSE: Paulina Tukiainen (coach and piano) with Natalka Pasicznyk (soprano), Bohdana Ravluik (piano) and Archie Inns (tenor), Alfred Fardell (piano); EVENING CONCERT: Christian Immler (bass-baritone) and Julius Drake (piano); Holywell Music Room and The New Place, Oxford, 22.10.2026. (CP)

Christian Immler © Marco Borggreve

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