United Kingdom R. Strauss: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam/Mariss Jansons. Barbican Hall, London 12.5.2012 (CC)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Plymouth Enjoys Flawless Bach Double Concerto by Latchem and Hayek
United Kingdom Handel, Telemann, Bach: David Shead (trumpet), Jonathan Watts (piano), Malcolm Latchem and Caroline Hayek (violins), Ten Tors Chamber Orchestra, Simon Ible (conductor) , Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University. 11.5. 2012 (PRB)
Beethovenian Drama and Energy Sets Seal on SCO’s Season
United Kingdom Beethoven: Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, John Storgårds (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10.5.2012 (SRT)
Denève takes leave of RSNO with magnificent Daphnis et Chloé
United Kingdom MacMillan, R Strauss, Ravel: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 11.5.2012 (SRT)
Gergiev and the LSO: Superb in Stravinsky
United Kingdom Stravinsky: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Valery Gergiev (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 11.5.2012 (Gdn)
Alexander Melnikov and the Jerusalem Quartet: A Fine Partnership in Schumann
United Kingdom Schumann: Jerusalem Quartet, Alexander Melnikov (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 9.5. 2012 (GDn)
Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis: An Exceptional Schubert Partnership
United Kingdom Schubert: Mark Padmore (tenor), Paul Lewis (piano). St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 9.5.2012 (JQ)
Soumm and Piotrowicz Breathe New Life into old Favourites
United Kingdom Mendelssohn and Beethoven: Alexandra Soumm (violin), Northern Sinfonia Orchestra, Janusz Piotrowicz (conductor), Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, 5.5.2012