United Kingdom Bartók, Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe, Franck, Ravel: Tessa Lark (violin), Amy Yang (piano). Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concert, 28.11.2021. (CC)
Wonderful, life-enhancing performances from Tessa Lark and Amy Yang at Wigmore Hall
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Samantha Ege at Milton Court lets Florence Price emerge as the great composer she really is
United Kingdom Fantasie Nègre: The Piano Music of Florence Price: Samantha Ege (piano). Milton Court, London, 24.11.2021. (CC)
SCO’s exploration of Mahler and Berg as complementary Viennese composers
United Kingdom Mahler, Berg: Kolja Blacher (violin), Roman Rabinovich (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Joseph Swensen (conductor). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 25.11.2021. (SRT)
Much to enjoy in Angela Hewitt’s recital at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Messiaen, and Chopin: Angela Hewitt (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 23.11.2021. (MB)
Thomas Sondergard conducts an outstanding RSNO concert of Sibelius in Glasgow
United Kingdom Berlioz, Sibelius, Sørenson: Catriona Morison (mezzo-soprano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 20.11.2021. (GT)
The Sacconi celebrate 20 years of music-making with a world premiere at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Dove, Mendelssohn: Sacconi Quartet (Ben Hancox & Hannah Dawson [violins], Robin Ashwell [viola], Cara Berridge [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.11.2021. (CS)
András Schiff joins the Philharmonia in a somewhat inconsistent ‘feast of Mozart’
United Kingdom Mozart: Philharmonia Orchestra / András Schiff (piano, conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.11.2021. (MB)
Michael Schønwandt conducts a superbly colourful Scheherazade in Glasgow
United Kingdom Ravel, Rimsky-Korsakov, R. Strauss: Kirill Gerstein (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Michael Schønwandt (conductor). Royal Concert Hall, 13.11.2021. (GT)
