UK Concerts

All concert reviews from the UK.

Countertenor Iestyn Davies triumphs in a FIGURE/Idrisi project at Sinfonia Smith Square

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Vespers, Vivaldi’s Venice & The Ancient Mediterranean: Iestyn Davies (countertenor), FIGURE / Frederick Waxman (conductor,), Idrisi Ensemble / Thomas Fournill (conductor), Sam Rayner (stage director). Sinfonia Smith Square, 2.6.2026. (AK)

Iestyn Davies (countertenor) © Sophie Oliver Photography

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A musical celebration of cross-cultural exchanges between Northern Ireland and China

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Beijing to Belfast: Connections Through Culture: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute/piccolo], Sarah Watts [clarinet/bass clarinet], Marie Schreer [violin], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano]), Paul McCusker (conductor). Harty Room, Queen’s University, Belfast, 30.5.2026. (RB)

Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble conducted by Paul McCusker

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Superlative Higdon, Enescu and Schubert at the Romsey Chamber Music Festival

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Higdon, Enescu, Bartók: Emma Roijackers, Luke Hsu, Ruslan Talas, Laura Rickard (violins), Kyungsik Shin (viola), Lydia Hillerudh, Rainer Crosett (cellos), Joanna Lam, Ziteng Fan (piano). URC Church, Romsey, 30.5.2026. (CK)

Luke Hsu (violin) and Joanna Lam (piano) © IOA Photography

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