United Kingdom Bach, Schumann, Ravel, and Prokofiev: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 7.5.2023. (MB)
An impressive, varied recital from Benjamin Grosvenor
UK Concerts
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Wigmore Hall partnership of Igor Levit and Alexei Volodin at its best in Rachmaninov
United Kingdom Various: Igor Levit, Alexei Volodin (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.5.2023. (MB)
The London Philharmonic under Edward Gardner play music worthy of a right royal day
United Kingdom Tippett, Mendelssohn, Janáček: Alina Ibragimova (violin), Sara Jakubiak (soprano), Madeleine Shaw (mezzo-soprano), Toby Spence (tenor), Matthew Rose (bass), London Philharmonic Choir (Artistic Director: Neville Creed), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 6.5.2023. (JR)
Compelling playing by Paul Lewis in less well-known Schubert at Turner Sims
United Kingdom Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano). Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton, 4.5.2023. (CK)
Paul Lewis’s superb Schubert at Wigmore Hall offers no answers but is a voyage of hope and humanity
United Kingdom Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.5.2023. (CSa)
Phenomenal Philharmonia concert conducted by Ryan Bancroft (absolutely a star in the making)
United Kingdom Sibelius, Beethoven, Nielsen: Sir Stephen Hough (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Ryan Bancroft (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.5.2023. (CC)
Passion, energy and joy at the Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2023
United Kingdom Various: James Gilchrist (tenor), Huw Watkins (piano), David Adams, Lucy Gould, Maia Cabeza (violin), James Toll (violin/viola), Elliot Kempton, Ting-Ru Lai (viola), Kate Gould, Tim Posner (cello), Lumas Winds (Beth Stone [flute], Chris Vettraino [oboe], Johan Stone [French horn], Flo Plane [bassoon], Rennie Sutherland [clarinet]. Also in the Festival: Lenny Sayers (clarinet), Donald Grant (folk violin), Sam Glazer (animateur). St Paul’s Church and the Chapel of St Cross, Winchester. 28.4.2023 to 1.5.2023. (CK)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s remarkable recital at the QEH connects musical threads across centuries
United Kingdom Various, Piano Fantasies: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 8.4.2023. (CC)
