United Kingdom Tilson Thomas, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev: Nicola Benedetti (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor), 14.11.2019. (CS)
Affection and warmth from Tilson Thomas and the LSO
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates Leopold Mozart’s Three-hundredth Birthday
United Kingdom Haydn, Leopold & Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Paul Merkelo (trumpet), Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / Marios Papadopoulos & Hannah Schneider (conductors). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 14.11.2019. (CR)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales present heroes and heartache
United Kingdom Grieg, Tchaikovsky: Yevgeny Sudbin (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Joseph Swensen (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 14.11.2019. (PCG)
Fazioli, Mark Springer: Army of Lovers at The Playground Theatre
United Kingdom Army of Lovers (libretto by David Flusfeder and music by Mark Springer): Mark Springer and Ben Schoeman (pianists), Ben Groenevelt (double bass). The Playground Theatre, Kensington, London, 13.11. 2019. (JB)
Inspiration and unpredictability from Christian Tetzlaff and Lars Vogt
United Kingdom Lutosławski, Beethoven, Kurtág, Franck: Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Lars Vogt (piano), Wigmore Hall, London 12.11.2019. (CS)
Vale of Glamorgan Festival 2020 preview concert
United Kingdom Huw Watkins, Michael Zev Gordon, John Luther Adams, Helen Grime: Huw Watkins (piano), David Adams (violin and viola), Matthew Hunt (clarinet). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 12.11.2019. (PCG)
The Prague Symphony Orchestra excels in Mahler’s Third a Cadogan Hall
United Kingdom Mahler: Ester Pavlů (mezzo soprano), Tiffin Boys’ Choir, Ladies of the Brighton Festival Chorus, FOK Prague Symphony Orchestra / Pietari Inkinen. Cadogan Hall, London, 12.11.2019. (CC)
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An inspiring and inspired pairing of Vivaldi and Pergolesi by the OAE
United Kingdom Vivaldi and Pergolesi – Sacred Baroque: Katherine Watson, Rowan Pierce, Zoe Brookshaw (sopranos), Iestyn Davies (countertenor), Katharina Spreckelsen (oboe), Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / Steven Devine (organ/director). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 11.11.2019. (CC)