United Kingdom Stravinsky, Glazunov, Rachmaninov: Richard Jenkinson (cello), Benjamin Frith (piano). St David’s Hall, Cardiff 2.4.2013 (GPu)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Igor Levit: A Deeply Impressive Young Pianist
United Kingdom Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Prokofiev: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 2.4.2013 (MB)
Unpretentious Intelligence in Otaka’s Conducting
Panufnik, Britten, Otaka, Lutosławski: Adam Walker (flute)Anthony Marwood(violin), Lawrence Power (viola), BBC Welsh National Orchestra of Wales, Tadaaki Otaka (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 28.3.13 (GPu)
A Splendid Easter Celebration at The Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Bach, Biber: Soloists, Choir and Orchestra of the English Concert, Lawrence Cummings (director). Wigmore Hall, London, 28.3.2013 (CC)
Alexander Ardakov: a Major Disappointment
United Kingdom Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Rachmaninov: Alexander Ardakov (piano). Purcell Room, London, 26.3.2013 (CC)
Fiery, Passionate Mullova Excels in Beethoven Sonatas
United Kingdom Beethoven: Viktoria Mullova (violin), Paolo Giacometti (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 24.3.2013. (GD)
Graceful Mozart, Exhilarating Beethoven from CBSO
United Kingdom Wagner, Mozart, Beethoven: Paul Lewis (piano), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 22.03.2013 (GPu)
Exquisite Lenten Music from Stile Antico
United Kingdom Miserere – Penitential Music by Byrd and his Contemporaries:Stile Antico. Wigmore Hall, 26.3.2013 (MB)