United Kingdom Various, ’20 Sonatas’: Tamara Stefanovich (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 27.2.2022. (MB)
Tamara Stefanovich gives a fascinating tour d’horizon of piano sonatas
UK Concerts
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Music-making of compelling drama from the LPO conducted by Alpesh Chauhan
United Kingdom Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff: Daniel Lozakovich (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Alpesh Chauhan (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.2.2022. (MBr)
Ex Cathedra’s premiere of a new Requiem for reconciliation and peace in Coventry Cathedral
United Kingdom Liz Dilnot Johnson: Gabriella Liandu (mezzo-soprano), Rupert Jeffcoat (organ), James Keefe (piano), Kadialy Kouyate (West African kora), various performing groups, Ex Cathedra Choir & Academy of Vocal Music / Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor). Coventry Cathedral, 26.2.2022. (CP)
Exceptional LPO concert with the world premiere of a fragrant López Bellido concerto
United Kingdom Adams, López Bellido, Richard Strauss: Javier Perianes (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Jonathan Berman (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 23.2.2022. (MBr)
Individual and successful approaches to Strauss and Poulenc by Barbara Hannigan and the LSO
United Kingdom Strauss and Poulenc: London Symphony Orchestra, Barbara Hannigan (soprano, conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 24.2.2022 (MB)
Strategy is all: taking risks in Joyce DiDonato’s RAM masterclass
United Kingdom Masterclass with Joyce DiDonato: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano) with students Sophie Sparrow (soprano), Jack Lee (baritone), Bernadette Johns (mezzo-soprano), Liam Bonthrone (tenor), Harry Rylance and Chad Vindin (piano). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London. 15.2.2022. (CSa)
BBC NOW presents two warhorses in Cardiff
United Kingdom Bacewicz, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky: Johan Dalene (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Marta Gardolíńska (conductor). BBC Hoddinott Hall, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 24.2.2022. (PCG)
A musical Ukraine tribute and other rich rewards from Gidon Kremer and friends
United Kingdom Schumann, Igor Laboda, Victoria Polevá, Rachmaninov: Gidon Kremer (violin), Giedrė Dirvanauskaitė (cello), Georgijs Osokins (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.2.2022. (CC)
