United Kingdom Brahms, Webern, Schumann: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 16.6.2012 (JQ)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Haitink and the LSO in Mozart, Bruckner – and Purcell with a Twist!
United Kingdom Purcell, Mozart, Bruckner: London Symphony Orchestra, Maria João Piraes (piano), Bernard Haitink (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 14.6.12 (Gdn)
A Night at the Movies: The RPO Celebrates British Film Music
United Kingdom Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season: A Celebration of British Film Music. Clio Gould (leader/violin), Eddie Hession (accordion), Martin Robertson (alto saxophone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Gunning (composer/conductor) and Nigel Hess (composer/conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 14.6.2012. (JPr)
Alexei Volodin Particularly Impresses in Russian Music
United Kingdom Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky: Alexei Volodin (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 13.6.2012 (RB)
Oboe and Strings take centre stage with the Britten Sinfonia Soloists
United Kingdom Britten, Finzi, Elgar, Mozart, Schumann (arr. Matthews): Britten Sinfonia Soloists: Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Jacqueline Shave (violin), Clare Finnimore (viola), Caroline Dearnley (cello), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 12.6.12 (GPu)
Symphony Hall’s 21st Anniversary Celebrated in Style
United Kingdom Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concert: Byrn Terfel (bass-baritone), Christine Rice (mezzo soprano), CBSO Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Halsey & Andris Nelsons (conductors). Symphony Hall, Birmingham 13.6.2012 (JQ)
Outstanding Brahms from Nigel Kennedy
United Kingdom Brahms and Elgar: Nigel Kennedy (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.6.2012 (MB)
Haitink’s Unshowy Integrity in a Rewarding LSO Concert
United Kingdom Purcell, Mozart, Schubert: Maria João Pires (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 10.6.2012 (MB)