United Kingdom Sibelius, Reger, Ives, Antheil: Benjamin Appl (baritone) BBC Philharmonic, John Storgårds (conductor), MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, 27.4.2016 (RB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Herbert Blomstedt: Wise and Satisfying in Mozart and Bruckner
United Kingdom Mozart and Bruckner: Philharmonia Orchestra/Herbert Blomstedt (conduct0r), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 24.4.2016. (AS)
A Memorable Dream of Gerontius Aptly Prefaced by Britten Canticles
United Kingdom Elgar: Allan Clayton (tenor); Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano); Gerald Finley (bass-baritone); London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra/Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Barbican Hall,, London, 24.4.2016. (CC)
The LSO String Ensemble Excels in English Music
United Kingdom Elgar, Vaughan Williams & Britten: LSO String Ensemble/Roman Simović (Director), LSO St Luke’s, London. 21.4.2016. (LB)
The Chilingirian Quartet’s Bartók Series Continues
United Kingdom Mozart, Bartók and Beethoven: Chilingirian Quartet (Levon Chilingirian & Ronald Birks [violin], Susie Mészáros [viola], Stephen Orton [cello]) Kings Place, London, 24.4.2016 (CS)
Musical Celebration of Shakespeare’s Quatercentenary in Plymouth
United Kingdom Purcell, Walton, Arne, Linley the younger: Augusta Hebbert and Anita Watson (sopranos); Alexander Robin Baker (baritone), Ten Tors Orchestra with Bath Spa University Chamber Choir / Simon Ible (conductor), Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth UK 23.4.2016 (PRB)
Angela Hewitt Presents a Masterclass Full of Fascinating Insights
United Kingdom Angela Hewitt Masterclass: Wigmore Hall, London, 22.4.2016. (CC)
The Aurora Orchestra Shine as their Mozart Concerto Odyssey Continues
United Kingdom Reicha, Mozart, and Schubert: Aurora Orchestra, Robert Levin (piano/conductor). Hall One, Kings Place, 23.4.2016. (MB)
(rehearsal picture by Nick Rutter