United Kingdom Zhiganov, Akhiyarova, Yarulli, Kallimullin, Rachmaninov, Rimsky Korsakova: Venera Gimadieva (soprano), Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra / Guerassim Voronkov (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 1.4.2015 (RB)
UK Concerts
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An Impressive Recital from Jonathan Biss
United Kingdom Berg, Schoenberg, Schumann and Beethoven: Jonathan Biss (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 31.3.2015 (AS)
Dmitri Kogan Showcases Five Great Violins in a Marathon Concert
United Kingdom Benda, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Sarasate, Godard, Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Gershwin, Piazzolla. Dmitri Kogan (violin) Moscow Camerata Chamber Orchestra, Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London. 30.3.2015 (LB)
Atrium Quartet Recital Shows Beethoven’s Influence on Borodin and Shostakovich
United Kingdom Borodin, Shostakovich, Beethoven: Atrium Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London 23.3.2015 (GD)
Zhang Zuo Plays with Passion, Empathy and Feeling
Bach, Schumann, Schubert: Zhang Zuo (piano), Royal Weslsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 22.03.2015. (LJ). Bach, J. S.: Partita No. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825 Schumann, Robert: Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 Schubert, Franz: Sonata in C minor, D. 958 Described by no other than Paavo Jarvi as “one of the most … Read more
Stretching but Rewarding Listening, Courtesy of the London Sinfonietta
United Kingdom Scelsi, Ligeti, Murail, Haas Mark van de Wiel (clarinet); London Sinfonietta/Thierry Fischer. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 28.3.2015 (CC)
Daniel Phillips and Friends Perform Top Class Recital
United Kingdom Bach, Mozart, Brahms: Daniel Phillips (violin), Lesley Hatfield (violin), Alice Neary (cello), Louise Williams (viola), David Adams (viola), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 25.03.2015 (LJ)
Clarinettist Michael Collins: Strong, Fresh and Original
United Kingdom Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Bizet: Michael Collins (clarinet), Zoë Smith (piano), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 27.3.2015 (LJ)