United Kingdom Stravinsky: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Valery Gergiev (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 11.5.2012 (Gdn)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
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
A Magnificent Schubert Recital by Paul Lewis in Chipping Campden
United Kingdom Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano). St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 8.5.2012 (JQ)
Beauty of Sound and Meaning by The Tallis Scholars in Cardiff
United Kingdom Tallis, Byrd, Sheppard, The Choristers of St. John’s College, Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral Choir, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (director) St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 3.5.2012 (GPu)
A Somewhat Disappointing Programme from Philippe Jordan and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Beethoven, Liszt, Brahms: Simon Trpčeski (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London. 3. 5. 2012 (GD)
Sir Mark Elder Champions Elgar’s The Apostles in Manchester
United Kingdom Elgar: Hallé Choir, Hallé Youth Choir, Hallé Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 5. 5.2012 (MC)