Charles Ives, Berg, Schubert: Carolin Widmann (violin), The Philharmonia Orchestra / Christoph von Dohnányi (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.10.2015. (GD)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
RSNO Opens New Edinburgh Concert Hall with Mahler Barnstormer
United Kingdom Mahler, Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”: Valentina Farcas (soprano), Sarah Connolly (mezzo), RSNO Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 2.10.2015 (SRT)
Delightful Performances from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Rossini, Mozart, Schubert. Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble [Tomo Keller (violin), Harvey de Souza (violin and viola), Robert Smissen (viola), Stephen Orton (cello), Timothy Orpen (clarinet), Lawrence O’Donnell (Bassoon), Stephen Stirling (Horn)] Hall One, King’s Place, London. 30.9.2015 (LB) Rossini – String Sonata No.1 in G major Mozart … Read more
Strauss’s Mountain Journey Confidently Negotiated
United Kingdom Richard Strauss: Claire Seaton (soprano), Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra,/James Blair (conductor), St John’s Smith Square, London, 30.9.2015 (AS)
Dohnányi Brings Interpretative Insight and Consistency to Beethoven’s Ninth
United Kingdom Schumann, Beethoven: Martin Helmchen (piano); Charlotta Larsson (soprano); Ruxandra Donose (mezzo-soprano); Michael König (tenor); James Rutherford (bass); Rodolfus Choir; Philharmonia Voices; Philharmonia Orchestra/Christoph von Dohnányi. Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.9.2015 (CC)
The Drawing Power of Nicola Benedetti Used to Great Effect
United Kingdom Nicola Benedetti – Italy and The Four Seasons: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Leonard Elschenbroich (cello) and musicians. Royal Albert Hall, London, 27.9.2015. (JPr)
The Planets Viewed in Uneven Focus but Leonskaja Shines Consistently in Mozart
United Kingdom Mozart and Holst: Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano), Ladies of the London Philharmonic Choir, Basel Symphony Orchestra, Dennis Russell Davies (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 28.9.2015 (AS)
Manchester Camerata Appeals to a Younger Audience with an Entertaining Concert
United Kingdom Rossini, Chabrier, Rodrigo, Lennon/McCartney, Beethoven: Craig Ogden (guitar), Manchester Camerata/Gabor Takács-Nagy (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 26.9.2015. (MC)