United Kingdom Rachmaninov and Stravinsky: Yuja Wang (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 20.2.2014 (CS)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
An Unusual Pairing of Works in the Andris Nelsons Brahms Cycle
United Kingdom Brahms: Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Hanna Weinmeister (viola) Tanja Tetzlaff (cello), Martin Helmchen (piano), Sally Matthews (soprano), James Rutherford (bass-baritone), Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (c0onductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 23.2.2014. (JPr)
An Impressive Debut for Huw Watkins’ Flute Concerto
United Kingdom Watkins and Mahler: Adam Walker (flute), London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 23.2.2014 (MB)
Mozart Partners Barber and Bartók in Søndergård Concert
United Kingdom Bartók, Barber, Mozart: Alban Gerhardt (cello), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Thomas Søndergård (conductor), Town Hall, Cheltenham, 20.2.2014. (RJ)
Messiaen’s Visionary Quartet Enthrals at King’s Place
United Kingdom Messiaen:Members of the London Sinfonietta (Mark van de Wiel (clarinet), Alexandra Wood (violin), Oliver Coates (cello), John Constable (piano), Hall One, Kings Place, London, 21.2.2014 (MB)
Nelsons Demonstrates his Affection for Brahms with Philharmonia
United Kingdom Brahms: Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (conductor). St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 21.2.2014 (PCG)
Pollini Demonstrates his Virtuosity, Assuredness and Assertiveness
United Kingdom Chopin, Debussy: Maurizio Pollini, Royal Festival Hall, London, 8.2.2014 (GPu)
Youthful Cello Sonatas Played with Youthful Energy and Passion
United Kingdom Beethoven, Richard Strauss: Guy Johnston (cello), Alasdair Beaton (piano), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 07.02.14 (GPu)