Memorable Schubert and Schumann from Christian Zacharias
17/01/2013
United Kingdom Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann: Christian Zacharias (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 13.1.13 (GD) Read more
Complete Beethoven Trios and Quartets Off to a Great Start
14/01/2013
United Kingdom Beethoven: Henschel String Quartet, RNCM Chamber Music Festival 2013,Concert Hall, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 11.1.2013 (MC) Read more
A Disappointing Substitute for Sir Colin Davis
14/01/2013
United Kingdom Elgar and Mozart:Tim Hugh (cello), Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Daniela Lehner (mezzo-soprano), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor), Andrew Foster-Williams (baritone), London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Yutaka Sado (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 13.1.2013 (MB) Read more
Exceptional Playing from the World’s Second Oldest Orchestra
13/01/2013
United Kingdom Beethoven, Dvořák: Nelson Goerner (piano), Staatskapelle Weimar / Stefan Solyom (conductor), The Anvil Arts Centre, Basingstoke, 12.1. 2013.
An Excellent and Varied Recital from Leon McCawley
11/01/2013
United Kingdom Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Beethoven: Leon McCawley (piano), Wigmore Hall,, London 9.1.2013 (RB) Read more
Birtwistle’s Rigour and Invention Showcased at King’s Place
11/01/2013
United Kingdom Birtwistle: Nicolas Hodges (piano), Christian Dierstein (percussion), Andrew Watts (counter-tenor), Melinda Maxwell (oboe), Helen Tunstall (harp). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 9.1.2013 (MB) Read more
Adam Fischer’s Winning Approach to The Creation
10/01/2013
United Kingdom Haydn, The Creation: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Schola Cantorum Oxford, Adam Fischer (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.1.2013 (GDn) Read more
Long Awaited British Premiere of Pickard’s Tenebrae
09/01/2013
United Kingdom Pickard, Britten, Bridge: Matthew Trusler (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Martyn Brabbins (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 8.1.2013 (PCG) Read more
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