United Kingdom Bach (arr. Elgar), Respighi, Elgar. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, John Wilson (conductor), Barbican Hall, London. 4.1.2015 (LB)
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Play Their Hearts Out in a Demanding Programme
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
CBSO’s Magic of Vienna Struggles to Weave a Spell
United Kingdom The Magic of Vienna: Kate Royal (soprano) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Duncan Ward (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 4:1:2015 (GR).
Jonas Kaufmann and Helmut Deutsch: An Outstanding Partnership
United Kingdom Schumann, Wagner, and Liszt: Jonas Kaufmann (tenor), Helmut Deutsch (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 4.1.2015 (MB)
A Fine Recital to Conclude 2014
United Kingdom Berg, Reger, Debussy, and Brahms: Sharon Kam (clarinet), Stephan Kiefer (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.12.2014 (MB)
Sustained Interpretative Probing by Piers Lane in Rachmaninov and Schubert
United Kingdom Rachmaninov and Schubert: Piers Lane (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 30.12.2014 (CS)
A Combined Centenary in Oxford
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Brahms: Maxim Vengerov (violin & conductor), Marios Papadopoulos (piano & conductor), Oxford Philomusica, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 20.12.2014 (CR)
Decidedly Superior Hausmusik from Paul Lewis and Colleagues
United Kingdom Beethoven and Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano), Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin), Lawrence Power (viola), Bjørg Lewis (cello), Alois Posch (double bass). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.12.2014 (MB)
Christian Gerhaher’s Mahler Recital Does Not Disappoint
United Kingdom Mahler: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 19.12. 2014 (MB)