United Kingdom J.S. Bach, Marais, Poulenc, Debussy: Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello), Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 28.10.2019. (CS)
A beautifully conceived and immaculately executed programme from Queyras and Tharaud
UK Concerts
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Daniel Müller-Schott and Welsh National Opera Orchestra in Concert
United Kingdom Smetana, Debussy, Dvořák: Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Welsh National Opera Orchestra / Tomáš Hanus (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 27.10.2019. (PCG)
Martyn Brabbins leads a wonderful performance of The Apostles
United Kingdom Elgar, The Apostles: Elizabeth Watts (soprano – The Angel Gabriel/The Blessed Virgin Mary), Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano – Mary Magdalene/Narrator 2), Allan Clayton (tenor – St John/Narrator 1), Roderick Williams (baritone – Jesus), David Stout (baritone – St Peter); Brindley Sherratt (bass – Judas), BBC Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.10.2019. (CC)
Simone Lamsma’s sensational Bruch with the Hallé in Blackburn
Kodály, Bruch, Brahms: Simone Lamsma (violin), Hallé / Jamie Phillips (conductor). King George’s Hall, Blackburn, 25.10.2019. (MC)
In Edinburgh Miloš Karadaglić’s guitar gives the public what they want
Rossini, Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos, Falla, Bizet: Miloš Karadaglić (guitar), Flanders Symphony Orchestra / Jose Luis Gomez (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 27.10.2019. (SRT)
Croydon Philharmonic Choir’s Verdi Requiem at Fairfield Halls
United Kingdom Verdi Requiem: Erica Eloff (soprano), Samantha Price (mezzo-soprano), Alberto Sousa (tenor), Nicholas Warden (bass), Croydon Philharmonic Choir, London Mozart Players / David Gibson (conductor). Phoenix Hall at Fairfield Halls, 26.10.2019. (JB)
Dalia Stasevska makes a strong impression with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Britten, Stravinsky and Rachmaninov: BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska (conductor), Barbican Concert Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 26.10.2019. (AS)
