Schubert, Debussy, Stravinsky, Poulenc, and Bartók: Anthony Marwood (violin), Martin Fröst (clarinet), Marc-André Hamelin (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 28.2.2014 (MB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Jurowski’s Masterly Way with an Early Bruckner Symphony
United Kingdom Brahms, Bruckner: Julia Fischer (violin), Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.2.2014 (CC)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales Puts On Enterprising Programme
United Kingdom Tanguy, Dusapin, Boulez. Robert Plane (clarinet), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Otto Tausk (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 25.2.2014 (PCG)
Takács Bring Bohemia and Moravia’s Finest to the Wigmore Hall
Dvořák, Janáček: Takács Quartet with Graham Mitchell (double bass), Wigmore Hall, London, 23.2.2014
A Lively Evening with Nigel Kennedy
United Kingdom Bach Plus (Bach meets Kennedy): Nigel Kennedy and musicians. Basildon Towngate, Basildon, Essex, 26.2.2014. (JPr)
Resolute Playing by Lewis in Mozart’s Concerto No 25
United Kingdom Richard Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven: Ruby Hughes (soprano), Paul Lewis (piano), Manchester Camerata/Gábor Takács-Nagy, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 22.2.2014 (MC)
Youth Orchestra Excels in Wagner, Strauss and New Commission
United Kingdom Charlotte Bray, Wagner, Strauss: CBSO Youth Orchestra / Jac van Steen (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 23.2.2014. (RD)
Exceptional Playing from one of the Great Masters of the Piano.
United Kingdom Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Richard Goode (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 24.02.14 (RB)