United Kingdom Lili Boulanger, Koechlin, Ravel and Stravinsky: Royal College of Music Symphony Chorus, Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Jac van Steen (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 26.2.2105 (AS)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
A Fine Recital from Maria João Pires and Pavel Kolesnikov
United Kingdom Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven. Maria João Pires (piano), Pavel Kolesnikov (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 20 2 2015 (GD)
A Gripping Mahler 6th from Andris Nelsons and the CBSO
United Kingdom Berg, Mahler. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Andris Nelsons (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 26.2.2015 (JQ)
An Enthralling London Appearance by the Korean Chamber Orchestra
United Kingdom Elgar, Schnittke, Piazzolla, Schubert. Ksenia Kogan (piano), Soyoung Yoon (violin) John Malkovich (narrator) Korean Chamber Orchestra, Ralf Gothóni (conductor), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London. 23.2.2015 (LB)
Ivo Pogorelich: Truly a Law Unto Himself
United Kingdom Liszt, Schumann, Stravinsky, and Brahms: Ivo Pogorelich (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.2.2015 (MB)
Intelligent, Discerning Musicianship from Lisa Batiashvili and Paul Lewis
United Kingdom Schubert, J.S. Bach, Telemann and Beethoven: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Paul Lewis (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 23.2.2015 (CS)
Four Minus One Pieces of Excellent Music
United States Wagner, Berg, Ligeti, and Debussy: Gil Shaham (violin), Philadelphia Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor), Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 22.2.2015 (BJ)
An Overall Lack of Cohesiveness Mars Andris Nelsons’ Approach to Mahler’s Fifth
United Kingdom Gruber & Mahler: Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet), Philharmonia Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 22.2.2015 (CS)