United Kingdom Penderecki, Tchaikovsky: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 1.12.2018 (GT)
Anne-Sophie Mutter Plays Penderecki’s ‘Metamorphosen’ with the RSNO
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Paul Mealor’s New Symphony Provides Illumination in Cardiff
United Kingdom Sibelius, Mathias, Dove, Mealor, Nørgård: BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 30.11.2018. (PCG)
Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s Impressive Contribution to Centenary Commemoration of the Great War
United Kingdom Bax, Francis-Hoad and Vaughan Williams: Marcus Farnsworth (baritone), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 30.12.2018. (AS)
Mendelssohnian Chic Elegance from Laurence Equilbey and SCO
United Kingdom Mendelssohn: Rowan Pierce (soprano), Jessica Gillingwater (mezzo), Hilary Summers (contralto), Martin Mitterrutzner (tenor), Huw Montague Rendall (baritone), SCO Chorus, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Laurence Equilbey (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 29.11.2018. (SRT)
Couperin, Beethoven and Debussy Shimmer and Shine in Tharaud’s Recital
United Kingdom Couperin, Beethoven, Debussy: Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 19.11.2018. (DD)
Gilad Hekselman Trio’s Rewarding Concert Fused Structure and Freedom as Finest Jazz Does
United Kingdom Gilad Hekselman Trio: Gilad Hekselman (guitar), Aaron Parks (piano), Fender Rhodes, (synthesizer), Kendrick Scott (drums). Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 26.11. 2018. (GPu)
Muscular Power and Musical Precision from Tai Murray at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Grieg, Glass, Saint-Saëns: Tai Murray (violin), Silke Avenhaus (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 26.11.2018. (CS)
Iain Farrington’s Mahler Piano Series was an Extraordinary Marathon
Ken Ward reviews Iain Farrington’s Mahler Piano Series at the 1901 Arts Club, Exton Street, Waterloo, London. 12.9 – 21.11.2018.
