United Kingdom Stenhammar, Sibelius, Dvořák: Francesca Dego (violin), Hallé / Jiří Rožeň (conductor). King George’s Hall, Blackburn, 25.3.2022. (MC)
Francesca Dego’s quite sensational performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Hallé
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Passion and poise from Joshua Bell at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Schubert, Beethoven, Bloch, Ravel: Joshua Bell (violin), Shai Wosner (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 25.3.2022. (CS)
Particularly special Mozart concert from Emelyanychev and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
United Kingdom Mozart: Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Maxim Emelyanychev (piano/conductor). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh 24.3.2022. (SRT)
Outstanding performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth shows the RSNO is top form for their European tour
United Kingdom Hensel, Tchaikovsky: Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Anna-Maria Helsing (conductor). New Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 23.3.2022. (GT)
The Nash Ensemble’s fine celebration of Alexander Goehr at (nearly) 90
United Kingdom Goehr, Richards, and Anderson – Alexander Goehr 90th Birthday Concert: Héloïse Werner, Emilia Bertolini (sopranos), Clare Presland (mezzo-soprano), Joshua Ellicott (tenor), Nash Ensemble / Alasdair Beatson (piano/director). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.3.2022. (MB)
Two Wigmore recitals of Clara Schumann and friends: first Helen Charlston, then Louise Alder
United Kingdom Various (programme below): Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano), Sholto Kynoch (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.3.2022. (CC)
Various (programme below): Louise Alder (soprano); Joseph Middleton (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 21.3.2022.
Memorable Charterhouse Chapel concert launches the 2022 Investec International Music Festival
United Kingdom Investec International Music Festival – Vaughan Williams at 150 – The Festival Celebrates!: Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin), Lachlan Mackinnon (narrator), Charterhouse Brass Players; Charterhouse String Players; Charterhouse Chapel Choir, Britten Sinfonia / Thomas Gould (director/violin), Mark Shepherd (conductor). Charterhouse Chapel, Godalming, Surrey, 19.3.2022. (CC)
Celtic Collisions at Tormorden
United Kingdom MacCunn, Bruch, Arnold, Beach: Shuwei Zuo (violin), Todmorden Orchestra / Nicholas Concannon Hodges (conductor). Todmorden Town Hall, Calderdale, 19.3.2022. (RBa)
