BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2011 : And the Winner is…………….. (BK)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Birmingham celebrates Symphony Hall’s coming of age in style
Birmingham celebrates Symphony Hall’s coming of age in style (JQ)
The London Sinfonietta at London’s Meltdown Festival
Birtwistle, Maxwell Davies : Leigh Melrose (baritone), London Sinfonietta, Baldur Brönnimann (conductor), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 16.6.2011 (Gdn)
Inspired Bruckner from Haitink compensates disappointing first half programme change
Mozart, Bruckner : Maria João Pires (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 14.6.2011 (GDn)
The Birmingham Mahler Cycle ends in triumph
Messiaen, Mahler: Jane Irwin (mezzo-soprano), Michael Schade (tenor), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 12.6.2011 (JQ)
Ravel in Spain with Andris Nelsons and the CBSO
Ravel : City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (Conductor) Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 7. 6. 2011. (GR)
Thought-provoking viola and piano music at St. John’s
Brahms, Joachim, Schumann, Fribbins and Shostakovich: Eniko Magyar (viola), Diana Brekalo (piano). St John’s Smith Square, London, 10.6. 2011 (CG)