UK Concerts

All concert reviews from the UK.

Wigmore Hall musical celebration of the whole Christmas season by The Gesualdo Six

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Various – The Gesualdo Six’s Morning Star: The Gesualdo Six (Alasdair Austin, Guy James [countertenors], Josh Cooter [tenor], Joseph Wicks [tenor], Michael Craddock [baritone], Owain Park [artistic director, bass]) Wigmore Hall, London, 20.12.2024. (MB)

The Gesualdo Six at the Wigmore Hall © Wigmore Hall

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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus are an indispensable part of Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Christmas music from Schütz, Praetorius, MacMillan and other composers: Kana Kawashima (violin), Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus / Gregory Batsleer (conductor). Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, 18.12.2024. (SRT)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus (with Chorus director Gregory Batsleer) © Christopher Bowen

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Intriguing programme of contemporary works performed with flair by Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Distant Plains: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute], Sarah Watts [clarinet], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano], Michael Trainor [violin] / Matthew Lynch [conductor]. Harty Room, Queen’s University, Belfast, 13.12.2024. (RB)

Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble

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A star is born: Carolina López Moreno brings Puccini’s Magda vividly to life in LSO’s La rondine

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Puccini, La rondine (concert performance): Soloists, London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 12.12.2024. (JPr)

Carolina López Moreno sings Magda with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano © Mark Allan

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