United Kingdom Berlioz, Bloch, Sibelius: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Philharmonia Orchestra / Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 25.2.2023. (PCG)
In Cardiff, Sheku Kanneh-Mason gives Schelomo a new life
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
A satisfying evening of Beethoven with the Gould Piano Trio
United Kingdom Beethoven: Gould Piano Trio (Lucy Gould [violin], Richard Lester [cello], Benjamin Frith [piano]). Wigmore Hall, London, 26.2.2023. (MB)
An exemplary evening of music making from the LPO as Adès conducts Adès
United Kingdom Adès conducts Adès: London Philharmonic Orchestra / Thomas Adès (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 22.2.2023. (KMcD)
Unassuming virtuosity from Kavakos and Pace at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Beethoven, Bartók, Ravel, Franck: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Enrico Pace (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.2.2023. (CS)
Exceptional LSO concert from a remarkable conductor, virtuoso soloist and world-class orchestra
United Kingdom Gubaidulina, Shostakovich, Stravinsky: Vilde Frang (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Rafael Payare (conductor). Barbican Hall, 23.2.2023. (CC)
‘Sea Wrack’ is a fine celebration of Irish art-song in Belfast
United Kingdom ‘Sea Wrack’: Cameron Menzies (Director), Sara O’Neill (Designer), Susie Gibbons (soprano), Jenny Bourke (mezzo-soprano), Michael Bell (tenor), Seamus Brady (baritone), Frasier Hickland (piano). St Joseph’s Sailortown, Belfast, 19.2.2023. (RB)
Rick Wakeman revisits classic King Henry VIII and King Arthur albums at a triumphant Palladium concert
United Kingdom The Return of the Caped Crusader – Rick Wakeman Live at the London Palladium: Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Hayley Sanderson (vocals), English Rock Ensemble (Dave Colquhoun [guitar and backing vocals], Adam Falkner [drums], Lee Pomeroy [bass and backing vocals], Adam Wakeman [keyboards, guitar, backing vocals], The English Chamber Choir (conductor: Guy Protheroe). London Palladium, 22.2.2023. (JPr)
François-Xavier Roth and the LSO excel in Schubert and Zimmermann
United Kingdom Schubert and Zimmermann: Olivier Stankiewicz (oboe), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Adèle Charvet (mezzo-soprano), Cyrille Dubois (tenor), William Thomas (bass), London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Gregory Batsleer), London Symphony Orchestra / François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 19.2.2023. (MB)
