United Kingdom Sibelius, Brahms: Emmanuel Tjeknavorian (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra / Michael Sanderling (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 23.2.2020. (CS)
Memorable Sibelius from Emmanuel Tjeknavorian and Michael Sanderling
UK Concerts
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Aimard and Roth present an exhilarating celebration of Beethoven at the Royal Festival Hall
United Kingdom Beethoven et al: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Gürzenich-Orchester Köln / François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 21.2.2020. (CC)
Nicolas Altstaedt skilfully directs a SCO concert of musical masterworks linked by tragedy
United Kingdom Beethoven, Shostakovich, Ligeti, Schubert: Nicolas Altstaedt (cello / conductor). Scottish Chamber Orchestra. City Halls, Glasgow, 21.2.2020. (GT)
BBC NOW’s Conflict and Triumph in Cardiff
United Kingdom Dvořák, Sibelius: Alban Gerhardt (cello), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Anu Tali (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 20.2.2020. (PCG)
Thomas Dunford demonstrates ‘The Art of the Lute’ at Milton Court
United Kingdom J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Buxtehude: Rachel Brown (flute), Thomas Dunford (lute). Academy of Ancient Music, Milton Court, London, 20.2.2020. (CS)
Magnificent account of the ‘Resurrection’ Symphony by Jakub Hrůša and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Mahler: Camilla Tilling (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 20.2.2020. (CC)
Optimism conquers despair: Rattle and LSO thrill with Berg and Beethoven
United Kingdom Berg and Beethoven: Iwona Sobotka (soprano) Anna Stéphany (mezzo-soprano), Robert Murray (tenor), Florian Boesch (baritone), London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra /Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London. 16.2.2020. (CSa)
(c) Candice Witton
Revelatory exploration of the Golden Age of Portuguese polyphony by Cupertinos
United Kingdom Ductus est Jesus: Cupertinos / Luís Toscano (director). Cadogan Hall, London, 18.2.2020. (CC)
