United Kingdom Mozart, Vivaldi, Weber, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky: Various soloists as detailed below, Welsh Sinfonia, Mark Eager (conductor), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 21.11.2013 (PCG)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Harding Concert Exposes Differences between Schubert and Mahler
United Kingdom Schubert and Mahler: Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano) and Burkhard Fritz (tenor), London Symphony Orchestra / Daniel Harding (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.11.2013. (JPr)
Andsnes Assumes Dual Role and Succeeds Magnificently
United Kingdom Stravinsky & Beethoven: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano & conductor), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 20.11.2013 (SRT)
Folk-Roots and Composerly Sophistication from Sioned Williams
United Kingdom Farkas, Finnissy, Beethoven, Stimpson, Guridi, Sadegi Konjani: Sioned Williams (harp), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 11.10.2013. (GPu)
Acclaimed Japanese Conductor Champions Bach and Mendelssohn
United Kingdom Mendelssohn & Bach: Peter Harvey (baritone), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Masaaki Suzuki (conductor); Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 14.11.2013 (SRT)
Americana Concert Features Eagles, a Synthesiser, Rounds and the Gettysburg Address
United States Rorem, John Adams, Diamond, Roy Harris: Mark Simpson (clarinet), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Eric Stern (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. 19.11.2013 (PCG)
Hanslip Brings Fresh Insights into Bruch Concerto
United Kingdom Schubert, Bruch, Johann Strauss the Younger, Dvořák: Chloë Hanslip (violin), Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Libor Pešek (conductor). St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 18.11.2013 (PCG)
Centenary Composer Features in Memorable Remembrance Sunday Concert
United Kingdom Lloyd, R Strauss, Shostakovich: Anna Gorbachyova (soprano), Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra / John Gibbons (conductor), Assembly Hall, Worthing, 10.11.2013. (RB)
