United Kingdom Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli et al: Red Priest, Kings Place, London, 12.12.2015. (CS)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
A Polished Christmas Oratorio from Ludus Baroque at the Canongate Kirk
United Kingdom Bach, Christmas Oratorio: Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle (conductor), Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, 12.12.2015. (SRT)
BBC NOW’s Enterprising Concert Reveals Classical Aspects of Gershwin and Ellington
United Kingdom Gershwin, Ellington: Joseph Moog (piano), Tommy Smith (tenor saxophone), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 11.12.2015. (PCG)
Much to Enjoy in John Lubbock’s Messiah Despite a Reticent Orchestra
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah: Nardus Williams (soprano),Eleanor Edmonds (mezzo-soprano), Chris Turner (tenor), Morgan Pearse (bass), OSJ Voices, Orchestra of St John’s/John Lubbock (conductor). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 10.12.2015 (MB)
Magnus Lindberg’s New Violin Concerto at the Centre of a Puzzlingly Assembled Programme
United Kingdom Wagenaar, Lindberg, and Beethoven: Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.12.2015 (MB)
Butt Combines the Bachs and Mozart in a Fascinating Chronological Journey
United Kingdom JS Bach, WF Bach, CPE Bach, Mozart: Peter Whelan (bassoon), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, John Butt (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 10.12.2015 (SRT)
Finnish Specialities in Salford Courtesy of a Mexican Conductor and a British Orchestra
United Kingdom Sibelius, Saariaho, Rautavaara: Adam Walker (flute), BBC Philharmonic / Carlos Miguel Prieto (conductor), MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, 9.12.2015. (RB)
The London Sinfonietta’s Habitual Excellence in Boulez and Stockhausen
United Kingdom Boulez and Stockhausen: Clio Gould (violin), Sound Intermedia, Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble, London Sinfonietta, Wolfgang Lischke (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.12.2015. (MB)