United Kingdom Shostakovich, Pletnev, Kissin, Rachmaninov: Steven Isserlis (cello), Alexander Melnikov (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 21.2.2018. (CS)
Russian Old and New from Isserlis and Melnikov
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
The Doric Quartet Shine in Haydn
United Kingdom Haydn: Doric String Quartet (Alex Redington, Jonathan Stone (violins), Hélène Clément viola, John Myerscough (cello)). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.2.2018. (CC)
Immaculate Work from Flautist Pahud
United States Poulenc, Schubert, J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn: Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Alessio Bax (piano), presented by San Francisco Performances, Herbst Theater, San Francisco. 21.2.2018. (HS)
The LSO and Lionel Bringuier Excel in Dutilleux’s Métaboles
United Kingdom Brahms, Dutilleux and Ravel: Alina Ibragimova (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Lionel Bringuier (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 22.2.2018. (AS)
Outstanding Stravinsky from Mena and the LPO
United Kingdom Debussy, Ravel, Delius and Stravinsky: Benedetto Lupo (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 21.2.2018. (AS)
Outstanding Performances from Leonidas Kavakos, the LSO and Daniel Harding
United Kingdom Grime, Prokofiev and Strauss: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Daniel Harding (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 18.2.2018. (MB)
UK Première of Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking at the Barbican
United Kingdom Jake Heggie, Dead Man Walking: Soloists, BBC Singers, Singers from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Finchley Children’s Music Group, BBC Symphony Orchestra/ Mark Wigglesworth (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 20.2.2018. (VV)
BBCSSO Are Joined by Cellist Elschenbroich for a Programme of Elgar and Walton
United Kingdom Elgar, Walton: Leonard Elschenbroich (cello), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Martyn Brabbins (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 18.2.2018. (SRT)