United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Panufnik, and Myaskovsky: Bartholomew LaFollette (cello), Melos Sinfonia, Oliver Zeffman (conductor). LSO St Luke’s, London, 31.1.2014 (MB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Rare Performance of Rózsa’s Viola Concerto
United Kingdom Liszt, Rózsa, Dvořák: Lawrence Power (viola), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Anu Tali (conductor), Grand Theatre, Swansea, 31.1.2014 (NS)
Miaskovsky and Panufnik Rarities Splendidly Served in London
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Panufnik and Miaskovsky: Bartholomew Lafollette (cello), Melos Sinfonia, Oliver Zeffmann (conductor), Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s, Old Street, London, 31.1.2013. (RB)
Kodaly-Grieg-Dvorak Concert Fails to Excite
United Kingdom Kodaly, Greig, Dvorak: Rudolf Buchbinder (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andres Orozco-Estrada (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 29.1.2014. (GD)
Exciting, Thrilling, Exhilarating Brahms from John Lill
United Kingdom Stravinsky, Schubert, Brahms: John Lill (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Douglas Boyd (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 31.01.2014 (SRT)
Fine Performances from Brautigam, Bakels and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom Mozart, Beethoven: Ronald Brautigam (piano), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Kees Bakels (conductor), Town Hall, Cheltenham, 20.1.2013. (RJ)
Memorable Brahms & Walton from Janine Jansen and Antonio Pappano
United Kingdom Maxwell Davis, Brahms, Walton: Janine Jansen (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor), , Barbican, London, 30.1.2014 (GDn)
Philippe Jordan and Angela Denoke: Variable in Strauss
United Kingdom Wagner and Strauss: Angela Denoke (soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Philippe Jordan (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 30.1.2014 (MB)