United Kingdom Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky: Khatia Buniatishvili (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Gianandrea Noseda (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 29.10.2017. (CS)
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Dazzling Russian Music Fare by the Oxford Philharmonic
United Kingdom Rachmaninov and Shostakovich: Khatia Buniatishvili (piano), Oxford Philharmonic / Mario Papadopoulos (conductor), Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 26.10.2017. (CR)
A Rewarding Recital from Steven Isserlis and Olli Mustonen
United Kingdom Prokofiev, Mustonen, Kabalevsky: Steven Isserlis (cello); Olli Mustonen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.10.2017. (CC)
BBC Philharmonic’s Afternoon Tonal Silk and Satin in Salford Quays
United Kingdom Delius, Beethoven, Sibelius: Pavel Kolesnikov (piano), BBC Philharmonic / Rory Macdonald (conductor), BBC Philharmonic Studio. MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, 27.10.2017. (RBa)
Daniel Barenboim Leads a Memorable Anniversary Tribute to Jacqueline du Pré
United Kingdom Strauss and Tchaikovsky: Kian Soltani (cello), Miriam Manasherov (viola), West-Eastern Divan Orchestra / Daniel Barenboim (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 28.10.2017. (AS)
The LPO on Top Form for Andrés Orozco-Estrada
United Kingdom Beethoven and Shostakovich: Inon Barnatan (piano); London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.10.2017. (CC)
The Piano Portraits Tour Delivers Music and Comedy from the Incomparable Rick Wakeman
United Kingdom Various composers, Rick Wakeman – Piano Portraits: Rick Wakeman (piano), Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. 27.10.2017. (JPr)
Oramo and the BBC Symphony Revive a Neglected French Symphony
United Kingdom Schmitt, Franck, Ravel and Sibelius: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 27.10.2017. (AS)