United Kingdom Knussen, Korngold, Turina, Falla: Renaud Capuçon (violin), Clara Mouriz (mezzo-soprano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Juanjo Mena (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 26.1.2013 (MC)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
A Classy, Unpretentious Way of Deciphering Wagner
United States Wagner’s Die Walküre—A Musical Analysis: Stacey Rishoi (mezzo-soprano), Ric Furman (tenor), Gustav Andreassen (bass), Valerie Pool (piano), Charles Parsons (commentator), Wagner Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. 27.1.2013 (RDA)
Sterling Performance by Welsh Sinfonia of Csányi-Wills’ New Work
United Kingdom Purcell, Bartók, Csányi-Wills, Britten, Mendlessohn: Nicholas Mulroy (tenor), Angus West (horn), Welsh Sinfonia / Mark Eager (conductor), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 26.1.2013 (PCG)
The Royal Philharmonic Society’s Bicentennial Concert
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Brahms: Akiko Suwanai (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Tugan Sokhiev (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.1. 2013 (CC)
Mark Elder Leads an Admirable Dream of Gerontius
United Kingdom Elgar: Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Paul Groves (tenor), James Rutherford (bass-baritone), Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.1.2013 (MB)
Manze Displays Intelligence and Ability to Communicate
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Schumann, Martinsson, Beethoven: David Watkin (cello), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Manze (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 26.01.2012 (SRT)
Exceptionally Excellent Performances of Beethoven and Britten
Beethoven, Britten: Paul Lewis (piano), Elizabeth Atherton (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (contralto), Andrew Kennedy (tenor), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales with Cardiff Polyphonic Choir and children’s choruses from Brecon Cathedral, Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral School, Llandaff Cathedral and Scholars, St David’s Cathedral / David Atherton. (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 25.1.2013 (PCG)
Confident, Stylish Playing from Scotland’s National Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom Borisova-Ollas, Schumann, Dvořák: Barry Douglas (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Christoph Altstaedt (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 25.01.2013 (SRT)