United Kingdom Khachaturian, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 7.10.2016. (SRT)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Tim Lowe and Andrew Brownell Offer a Rewarding Romantic Recital
United Kingdom Beethoven, Fauré, Sibelius, Franck: Tim Lowe (cello), Andrew Brownell (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 4.10.2016. (CS)
Mismatch of Performers and Venue Robs Interesting Concert of a Little of its Gloss
United Kingdom Vivaldi, Caldara, Torelli: Adrian Chandler (violin), Peter Whelan (bassoon), La Serenissima. Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 1.10.2016. (GPu)
Mendelssohnian Whimsy and Magic from Manze and RLPO
United Kingdom Beethoven, Mendelssohn: James Ehnes (violin), Women Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Andrew Manze (conductor), Guild Hall, City of Preston, 2.10. 2016. (MC)
Stutzmann Focuses Attention on Secondary Characters in Handel’s Operas
United Kingdom Handel, Heroes from the Shadows: Orfeo 55 / Nathalie Stutzmann (director, contralto), Wigmore Hall, London, 2.10.2016. (GD)
An Intriguing New Work by Peter Eötvös is Unveiled
United Kingdom Eötvös and Debussy: Piia Komsi (soprano), Calder Quartet [Benjamin Jacobson, Andrew Bulbrook (violins), Jonathan Moerschel (viola), Eric Byers (cello)]. Wigmore Hall, London, 1.10.2016. (MB)
BBC Scottish SO Recreates Early 19th Century Beethoven Spectacular
United Kingdom Beethoven 1808 Academy Concert: Jan Lisiecki (piano), Malin Christensson (soprano), Clara Mouriz (alto), Stuart Jackson (tenor), Benjamin Appl (bass), Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Voices, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard (conductor), City Halls, Glasgow, 2.10.2016. (SRT)
Jurowski Conducts Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony with Utter Conviction
United Kingdom Beethoven, Bruckner: Valery Afanassiev (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.9.2016. (GD)