United Kingdom Beethoven: Richard Goode (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 2.6.2013 (MB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Compelling Eisler Lieder from Maltman and Drake
United Kingdom Eisler: Christopher Maltman (baritone), Julius Drake (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.6.2013 (MB)
Musicality and Humour in Scottish Opera’s G&S
United Kingdom Gilbert and Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Soloists, Orchestra of Scottish Opera, Chorus of The Pirates of Penzance / John Owen Edwards (conductor), Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 1.6.2013 (SRT)
Osborne’s Vingt Regards Lives Up To Expectations
United Kingdom Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 29.5.13 (GDn)
RSNO Ends Season with Nicola and Good King Hal
United Kingdom Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Saint-Saëns, Walton/Palmer: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Cal MacAninch (narrator), RSNO Chorus, RSNO Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 31.5.2013. (ST)
Johan Reuter Brings Mahler Songs to Life
United Kingdom Rihm, Mahler, Shostakovich: Johan Reuter (baritone), BBC Symphony Orchestra/Ingo Metzmacher.,Barbican Hall, London, 25.5.2013 (CC)
Impressive Britten War Requiem in Birmingham
United Kingdom Britten, War Requiem: Erin Wall (soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Hanno Müller-Brachmann (bass-baritone), CBSO Chorus, CBSO Youth Chorus, CBSO Children’s Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 28.5.2013. (RJ)
Eight Premieres Show English Music in Excellent Health
United Kingdom Blackford, Lane, Wright, Carr, Lewis, Palmer, David Matthews, Norris: Rupert Marshall-Luck (violin), Orchestra of St Paul’s / Ben Palmer (conductor), English Music Festival, Dorchester Abbey, 27.5.2013 (RJ)