United Kingdom Brahms: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.12.2021. (MB)
A memorable Brahms recital by Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber
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New work by Sarah Lianne Lewis is a success for BBC NOW in Cardiff
United Kingdom Sarah Lianne Lewis, John Woolrich, Ravel: Timothy Ridout (viola), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Finnegan Downie Dear (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 10.12.2021. (PCG)
A short concert from VOCES8 and O/Modernt at Wigmore Hall that held many riches
United Kingdom Tavener, Pärt, Delago, Vasks, Rachmaninov: VOCES8; O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra / Hugo Ticciati (violin/director) with Manu Delago (hangdrum). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.12.2021. (CC)
Jonathon Heyward debuts with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a Ravel and Mahler artistic synthesis
United Kingdom Ravel, Mahler: Ana Quintans (soprano), Julien Van Mellaerts (baritone), Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Jonathon Heyward (conductor). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 9.12.2021. (SRT)
On many levels a quite exceptional recital from George Harliono at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Bach, Prokofiev, Liszt: George Harliono (piano). Wigmore Hall, London 7.12.2021. (MBr)
VOCES8’s ‘A Christmas Cracker’ is full of festive musical treats
United Kingdom LIVE FROM LONDON CHRISTMAS 2021 – ‘A Christmas Cracker’: VOCES8, VOCES8 Foundation Choir; VOCES8 Orchestra / Barnaby Smith (conductor) with Jack Liebeck (guest leader/soloist), Tamsin Greig, Richard Leaf (narrators), plus Young Performer Spotlight performance from Barnsley Youth Choir. Broadcast from St Jude’s Church, Hampstead and VOCES8 Centre, London, 4.12.2021. (CC)
Finnish conductor Eva Ollikainen directs a gorgeous evening of music-making in Glasgow
United Kingdom Ravel, Tchaikovsky: Javier Perianes (pianist), RSNO Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Eva Ollikainen (conductor). Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 4.12.2021. (GT)
Maxim Emelyanychev leads a brilliant SCO performance of music spanning three centuries
United Kingdom Adams, Bach, Mozart: Stephanie Gonley (violin), André Cebrián (flute), Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Maxim Emelyanychev (conductor). City Halls, Glasgow, 3.12.2021. (GT)
