UK Concerts

All concert reviews from the UK.

A trio of glittering performances from Dalia Stasevska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Bartók, Ravel, Janáček: Robin Tritschler (tenor), Miklós Sebestyén (bass-baritone), Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano), BBC Symphony Chorus (director: Neil Ferris), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 12.3.2025. (CK)

Dalia Stasevska © BBC/Mark Allan

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Thanks for the memories: Abel Selaocoe and Aurora Orchestra give an unforgettable performance

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Selaocoe and Beethoven: Abel Selaocoe (cello), Bernhard Schimpelsberger (percussion), Aurora Orchestra / Nicholas Collon (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 8.3.2025. (CSa)

Nicholas Collon conducts cellist Abel Selaocoe, percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger and the Aurora Orchestra © Daniel Dittus

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Very fine if not perfect Royal Festival Hall Gerontius from the City of London Choir and the RPO

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Elgar: Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano), Andrew Staples (tenor), James Platt (baritone), The Choir of King’s College Cambridge, City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Daniel Hyde (Music Director of both choirs and conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.3.2024. (JR)

City of London Choir’s The Dream of Gerontius © Frances Marshall

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