United Kingdom Haydn, Ligeti, and Beethoven: Heath Quartet (Oliver Heath, Sara Wolstenholme [violins], Gary Pomeroy [viola], Christopher Murray [cello]), Wigmore Hall, London, 16.3.2019 (MB)
A Highly Rewarding Programme from the Heath Quartet
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Barbara Hannigan Makes a Diverse Programme Cohere Through Musicianship and Sheer Personality
United Kingdom Ligeti, Haydn, Berg, Gershwin (arr. Hannigan and Elliot): Barbara Hannigan (soprano/conductor), London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican Hall, London, 17.3.2019. (CS)
Haitink Coaxes Folkish Dvořák and Serene Mahler from the LSO at the Barbican
United Kingdom Dvořák and Mahler: Isabelle Faust (violin), Sally Matthews (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.3.2019. (JPr)
Richly Rewarding Wigmore Hall Recital from Janine Jansen and Alexander Gavrylyuk
United Kingdom Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Brahms and Franck: Janine Jansen (violin), Alexander Gavrylyuk (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 12.3.2019. (AS)
Maurizio Pollini’s Royal Festival Hall Recital Betrays Declining Powers
United Kingdom Chopin, Debussy: Maurizio Pollini (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.3.2019. (CC)
Lauren Zhang’s Thrilling Return to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
United Kingdom Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Opening Festival – Beethoven Ravel and Chopin: Lauren Zhang (piano), Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, 12.3.2019. (CP)
Measured Mozart, Brilliant Bruckner: Au Revoir Bernard Haitink But Surely Not Goodbye
United Kingdom Mozart and Bruckner: Till Fellner (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink (conductor) Barbican Hall, London 10.3.2019. (CSa)
The Belcea Quartet Pays a Fine Centenary Tribute to Hans Keller
United Kingdom Haydn, Britten: Belcea Quartet (Corine Belcea & Axel Schacher [violins], Krzysztof Chorzelski [viola], Antoine Lederlin [cello]), Wigmore Hall, London, 11.3.2019
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