United Kingdom Richard Strauss, Shostakovich: Inger Dam-Jensen (soprano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Günther Herbig (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 1.2. 2014 (MC)
Herbig Achieves Heights of Excellence in Strauss-Shostakovich Concert
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A Compelling Recital by Paul Lewis
United Kingdom Bach-Busoni, Beethoven, Liszt, and Mussorgsky: Paul Lewis (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.2.2014 (MB)
Classical Favourites Receive a Makeover in Cheltenham
United Kingdom Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák: Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin), Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra / David Curtis (conductor), Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham, 1.2.2014. (RJ)
Enterprising Programming and Excellent Performances from the Melos Sinfonia
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Panufnik, and Myaskovsky: Bartholomew LaFollette (cello), Melos Sinfonia, Oliver Zeffman (conductor). LSO St Luke’s, London, 31.1.2014 (MB)
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)