United Kingdom R. Schumann, Mahler: Francesco Piemontesi (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 19.3.2025. (CC)
Mahler is lean but Robert Schumann is great from Ticciati and the LPO
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
An exemplary end to another Musica Viva season in Plymouth
United Kingdom Beethoven, Bartók, Dvořák: Takács Quartet (Edward Dusinberre and Harumi Rhodes [violins], Richard O’Neill [viola], András Fejér [cello]). Levinsky Hall, University of Plymouth, 15.3.2025. (PRB)
Prokofiev from Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra was something to cherish
United Kingdom Prokofiev: Igor Levit (piano), Budapest Festival Orchestra / Iván Fischer (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.3.2025. (AK)
A trio of glittering performances from Dalia Stasevska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom Bartók, Ravel, Janáček: Robin Tritschler (tenor), Miklós Sebestyén (bass-baritone), Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano), BBC Symphony Chorus (director: Neil Ferris), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 12.3.2025. (CK)
Thanks for the memories: Abel Selaocoe and Aurora Orchestra give an unforgettable performance
United Kingdom Selaocoe and Beethoven: Abel Selaocoe (cello), Bernhard Schimpelsberger (percussion), Aurora Orchestra / Nicholas Collon (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 8.3.2025. (CSa)
Very fine if not perfect Royal Festival Hall Gerontius from the City of London Choir and the RPO
United Kingdom Elgar: Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano), Andrew Staples (tenor), James Platt (baritone), The Choir of King’s College Cambridge, City of London Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Daniel Hyde (Music Director of both choirs and conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.3.2024. (JR)
A phenomenal Wigmore Hall concert, well-nigh faultless from Florilegium
United Kingdom Florilegium – Father, Son and Godfather: Florilegium / Ashley Solomon (flute/director), with Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano). Wigmore Hall, London, 11.3.2025. (CC)
Jonathan Mamora gives a memorable performance of Rachmaninov’s Third in Glasgow
United Kingdom Farrenc, Bartók, Rachmaninov: Jonathan Mamora (pianist), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Lionel Bringuier (conductor). Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 8.3.2025. (GT)
