United Kingdom Haydn: Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), Graham Neal (tenor), Giles Underwood, (bass), Swansea Bach Choir, Musica Poetica London / Greg Hallam (conductor), St Mary’s Church, Swansea, 19.3.2016. (NR)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Pianists Adam Laloum and David Kadouch Combine to Great Effect
United Kingdom Schubert, Ravel, Stravinsky: Adam Laloum (piano), David Kadouch (piano), Institut Français, London, 19.3.2016 (RB)
Karg and Gerhaher Excel in a Memorable Account of Schumann’s Scenes from Goethe’s Faust
United Kingdom Schumann: Soloists; Choir of Eltham College; London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra/Daniel Harding. Barbican Hall, London, 21.3.2016 (CC)
Engrossing Experiences During George Benjamin Day
United Kingdom George Benjamin Day: Soloists, George King (piano), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, George Benjamin (conductor). LSO St Luke’s and Barbican Hall, London, 19.3.2016. (MB)
Biss Plays Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto with Lucity and Clarity
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Brahms: Jonathan Biss (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra/ Jakub Hrůša (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, 17.3.2016 (GD)
Knussen and the BBCSO Introduce New Works by Schuller and Benjamin
United Kingdom Maxwell Davies, Schuller, Debussy, Benjamin and Stravinsky: Iestyn Davies (counter-tenor), BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra/Oliver Knussen (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 18.3.2016. (AS)
The Festival ‘It’s All About Piano!’ Stimulates and Delights Again
United Kingdom ‘It’s All About Piano!’ – Film: Alexandre Tharaud, ‘Le Temps dérobé’; Ligeti, Satie, Liszt, Wagner, and Piazzolla: Joanna MacGregor (piano). Ciné Lumière, Institut Français, London, 18.3.2016. (MB)
RSNO Concert of Rich Treats Culminates with MacMillan Premiere
United Kingdom MacMillan, Szymanowski, Berlioz: Nicola Benedetti (violin), RSNO Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 18.3.2016. (SRT)