United Kingdom Kutavicius, Martinaitis, Bartulis, Tamulionis, Metcalf: Onute Švabauskaitè (cello), St Christopher Chamber Orchestra / Donatas Katkus (conductor), Vale of Glamorgan Festival, All Saint’s Church, Penarth, Cardiff. 11.5.2013 (PCG)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Sir Andrew Lavishes Affection on Vaughan Williams and Elgar
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Elgar: Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay (Vioin) Philharmonia Orchestra / Andrew Davis (conductor), The Anvil, Basingstoke, 11.5.2013.
Messiaen’s Visionary Piano Cycle is an Awe-Inspiring Experience
United Kingdom Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 11.5.2013 (JQ)
A Memorable Evening with Angela Gheorghiu
United Kingdom International Opera Stars 2013: Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Teodor Ilincăi (tenor), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tiberiu Soare (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 10.5.2013. (JPr)
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Invigorates and Excites
United Kingdom Janáček, Ravel, Stravinsky: Louis Lortie (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 9.5..2013 (MC)
Condensed Wagner Fails to Convince
United Kingdom Naked Classics: Wagner’s Ring: Paul Rissmann (presenter), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Philippe Bach (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10.5.2013 (SRT)
Magdalena Kožená in Recital: Beautiful Programming and Some Truly Ravishing Performances
United Kingdom Ravel, Haydn, Bartók: Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano) with Kaspar Zehnder (flute) and Tomáš Jamnik (cello). Barbican Hall, London, 8.5.2013 (CC)
Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble Harnessing Retro Technology
United Kingdom Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble: Hall One, Kings Place, London 10.5.2013 (GDn)