United Kingdom Debussy, Birtwistle, and Mozart-Busoni: Nicolas Hodges (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 14.9.2014 (MB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Memorable Martinů from Michael Francis and BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Janáček, Ravel, Roussel, Martin: Louis Schwizgebel (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Michael Francis (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 23.9.2014 (PCG)
PROM 73: Extraordinary Mahler Performance from Gilbert and Gewandhaus Orchestra
United Kingdom BBC Prom 73 – Mahler: Gerhild Romberger (mezzo-soprano), Leipzig Opera and Gewandhaus Choir (women’s voices), Leipzig Gewandhaus Children’s Choir, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra / Alan Gilbert (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 11.9.2014. (JPr)
Challenging Lutoslawski-Mahler Concert from Hallé’s Assistant Conductor
United Kingdom Mahler and Lutosławski: Ulrich Heinen (cello), Birmingham Festival Orchestra / Jamie Phillips (conductor). Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham, 30.8.2014. (GR)
PROM 56: Scriabin’s Vision Realised in Light as Well as Sound
United Kingdom Prom 56. Holst, Schoenberg, Scriabin, Alexander Toradze (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 28.8.2014 (RB)
Festival Director Ends Tenure with Powerful New Work
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2014 (20) – Mills, Janáček: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Edinburgh Festival Chorus, Thomas Trotter (organ), Ilan Volkov (conductor) Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 30.8.2014 (SRT)
PROM 57: Daniel Harding’s Impressive Mahler at the Proms
United Kingdom Prom 57 – Mahler: Kate Royal (soprano), Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano), Swedish Radio Choir (chorus master: Peter Dijkstra), Philharmonia Chorus (chorus master: Stefan Bevier), Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 29.8.2014 (MB)
PROM 48: The Unique Sound of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom Prom 48 – Tomasson, Schumann, Leifs, Beethoven: Jonathan Biss (piano), Iceland Symphony Orchestra / Ilan Volkov (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 22.8.2014. (GD)