United Kingdom Mahler: London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 23.9.2015. (JPr)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
BBC National Orchestra of Wales Celebrates Principality’s South American Links
United Kingdom Fiesta Sinfónica: Argentina – Buchardo, Castor, Piazzolla, Berkeley, Ginastera: James Crabb (accordion), Lucas Somoza Osterc (baritone), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Edwin Outwater (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 18.9.2015 (PCG)
The Tallis Scholars on Top Form in their 2000th Concert
United Kingdom Taverner, Sheppard, Jackson, Byrd: The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (director), St John’s, Smith Square, London, 21.9.2015 (BW)
Bernard Haitink’s Serene Mahler with the LSO at the Barbican
United Kingdom Beethoven and Mahler: Murray Perahia (piano), Anna Lucia Richter (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.9.2015. (JPr)
An Absorbing Bartók Recital from James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong
United Kingdom Bartók: James Ehnes (violin), Andrew Armstrong (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.9.2015 (MB)
Jennifer Pike is Ethereal in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Beethoven: Jennifer Pike (violin), London Mozart Players / Janusz Piotrowicz (conductor), The Royal Hall, Harrogate. 19.9.2015. (JL)
Adventurous BBC Philharmonic Perform Works by Messiaen and Foulds
United Kingdom Foulds, Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), Valérie Hartmann-Claverie (ondes martenot), London Symphony Chorus, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Juanjo Mena (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Saturday 19.9.2015 (MC)
Lammermuir Festival Provides Beautiful Music in Beautiful Places
United Kingdom Gibbons: Tenebrae, Phantasm, St Mary’s Church, Haddington;
Debussy & Ligeti: Danny Driver (piano), Holy Trinity Church, Haddington, 19.09.2015 (SRT)