UK Concerts

All concert reviews from the UK.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the Philharmonia Chorus shine in Weinberg and Rachmaninov

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Elgar, Weinberg, Rachmaninov: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Mirjam Mesak (soprano), Pavel Petrov (tenor), Andrii Kymach (baritone), Paul Whittaker (BSL performer), Philharmonia Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.4.2024. (CK)

Vasily Petrenko conducts cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and the RPO © Chris Christodoulou

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Britten Sinfonia’s typically adventurous programme, mixing a world premiere with music of today

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Weir, Britten, Watkins, Mozart: Nicky Spence (tenor), Ben Goldscheider (horn), Britten Sinfonia / Max Baillie (violin/director, Britten, Mozart), Michael Papadopoulos (conductor, Weir, Watkins). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 9.4.2024. (CC)

Ben Goldschieder (horn) and Britten Sinfonia conducted by Michael Papadopoulos © Shoel Stadlen

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Historically informed: Southbank and the Barbican celebrate Easter with authentic Bach performances

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Bach: Soloists, Orchestra and Choir of the Age of Enlightenment / Peter Whelan (director and harpsichord). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 27.3.2024. (CSa)

The Academy of Ancient Music conducted by Laurence Cummings in the Barbican Hall © Mark Allan

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