United Kingdom PROM 49 – Dvořák, Suk: Anastasia Kobekina (cello), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 27.8.2024. (CC)
The Czech Philharmonic Prom’s thought-provoking Dvořák and remarkable Suk
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Excellent Clandeboye recital of Schubert and Prokofiev by Barry Douglas
United Kingdom Clandeboye Festival 2024 [3] – Schubert, Prokofiev: Barry Douglas (piano). Clandeboye Estate, Northern Ireland, 22.8.2024. (RB)
Much to enjoy in performances of Brahms and Poulenc at the Clandeboye Festival
United Kingdom Clandeboye Festival 2024 [2] – Brahms, Poulenc: Barry Douglas (piano), Michel Lithiec (clarinet), Michael d’Arcy (violin), Lidia Jewloszewicz-Clarke (violin), Ed Creedon (viola), David Kenny (viola), Arto Noras (cello), Killian White (cello). Clandeboye Estate, Northern Ireland, 21.8.2024. (RB)
Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle in Edinburgh was given a good, if anonymous, performance
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [15] – Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle: Catriona Hewitson, Holly Teague, Holly Brown (sopranos), Georgia Mae Ellis, Kelsey Lauritano, Hannah Bennett (altos), Liam McNally, Euan McDonald, Ferdinand Keller (tenors), Smelo Mahlangu, Jonathan Eyers, George Robarts (basses), James Baillieu and Mark Austin (pianos), Sofia Ros González (accordion). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 24.8.2024. (SRT)
Modernist masters from the RSNO and the Latin American warmth of the São Paulo musicians in Edinburgh
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [14]: Usher Hall, Edinburgh. 18 & 19.8.2024. (GT)
Irish Baroque Orchestra’s delightful potpourri and Midori’s Romantic recital in Edinburgh
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [13]: Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan (director & harpsichord, 22.8); Midori (violin), Özgür Aydin (piano, 23.8). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 22 & 23.8.2024. (SRT)
Typically interesting programmes in Edinburgh from the Kleio Quartet and Pierre-Laurent Aimard
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [12]: Kleio Quartet (20.8), Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano, 21.8). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 20 & 21.8.2024. (SRT)
Seong-Jin Cho’s turbulent Liszt and assertive Beethoven at the Edinburgh International Festival
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [10]: Seong-Jin Cho (piano, Queen’s Hall, Usher Hall), Kammerorchester Basel (Usher Hall), 19 & 20.8.2024. (SRT)
