United Kingdom Beethoven: Frank-Peter Zimmermann (violin), Martin Helmchen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.10.2021. (MB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Olivia Boen and Robin Tritschler complement each other in Oxford’s concert of bold and enriching contrast
United Kingdom Oxford Lieder Festival 2021 [5] – Various, To the Distant Beloved: Olivia Boen (soprano), Robin Tritschler (tenor), Dylan Perez and Roger Vignoles (piano). St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford, 22.10.2021 (CR)
Another wonderful and stimulating recital by Mahan Esfahani
United Kingdom ‘Bach: Before and After’: Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 21.10.2021. (MB)
Thomas Søndergård opens RSNO’s new season with festive and magical performances of Russian music
United Kingdom Various: Bruno Delepelaire (cellist), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 23.10.2021. (GT)
Gemma New conducts the Hallé and celebrates the centenary of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall
United Kingdom King George’s Hall Centenary Celebration Concert – Wagner, Walton, Mozart, Beethoven: Laura van der Heijden (cello), Hallé / Gemma New (conductor). King George’s Hall, Blackburn, 22.10. 2021. (MC)
Mahler is the highlight of Marta Fontanals-Simmons and Sholto Kynoch’s memorable recital at Oxford
United Kingdom Oxford Lieder Festival 2021 [4]: Marta Fontanals-Simmons (mezzo-soprano) and Sholto Kynoch (piano). Performed at St John the Evangelist, Oxford, 21.10.2021 and livestreamed by TallWall Media (directed by Simon Wall). (JPr)
The Labèques and everything Philip Glass were the highlights of this Philharmonia performance
United Kingdom Glass, Adams: Katia and Marielle Labèque (pianos), Philharmonia Orchestra / Lawrence Renes (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 21.10.2021. (CC)
Promise of Ohana was the draw to the Wigmore Hall, but Bavouzet gave far more in return
United Kingdom Debussy, Wagner, Liszt, Ohana: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.10.2021 (CC)
