United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Dvořák: Vadim Gluzman (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Tomas Hanus (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 11.11.2011 (SRT)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Bĕlohlávek and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a Czech Programme – Janáček Steals the Show.
United Kingdom Kadeřábek, Dvořák, Martinů, Janáček:Maxim Rysanov (viola), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiří Bĕlohlávek (conductor),
Barbican Hall, London, 10.11.2011 (CG)
Intense Vaughan Williams’ Fifth from Sir Mark While Gourlay Invigorates Dvořák
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Dvořák, Elgar: Hallé Orchestra, Mark Elder (conductor), Andrew Gourlay (conductor – Dvořák), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 9.11.2011
James Ehnes Excels in Barber’s Violin Concerto. Dutoit and the RPO Impressive in Berlioz and Tchaikovsky
United Kingdom Berlioz, Barber, Tchaikovsky: James Ehnes (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 8.11.2011 (CG)
Andreas Haefliger Offers Much to Enjoy in Liszt and Schubert
United Kingdom Liszt and Schubert: Andreas Haefliger (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 9.11.2011 (MB)
Gardiner vs Chailly in Beethoven: Too Close to Call
United Kingdom Beethoven: Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 9.11.2011 (Gdn)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s Recital at the Queen Elizabeth Hall: Simply Outstanding
United Kingdom Liszt, Bartok, Marco Stroppa, Ravel, Messiaen: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 8.11.2011 (RB)
Petrenko and RLPO Bring Scandinavian Chill to Preston
United Kingdom Grieg, Mozart, Sibelius: Kathryn Stott (piano), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor), Guild Hall, Preston 8.11.2011 (MC)