United Kingdom Haydn: Christiane Karg (soprano), Allan Clayton (tenor), Christopher Purves (baritone), Gabrieli Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 14.1.2012 (MMB)
UK Concerts
All concert reviews from the UK.
Walker’s Memorable Elgar Surpasses Bruch and a Fell Running Premiere
United Kingdom Malagnini, Bruch, Elgar: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Gary Walker (conductor), John Bradbury (clarinet), Steven Burnard (viola), Westmorland Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, 14.01.2012 (MC)
Outstanding Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances from BBC NOW in Swansea
United Kingdom Stravinsky, Lalo, Rachmaninov: Alban Gerhardt (cello), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Olari Elts, Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 14.1.12 (GPu)
Hanno Müller-Brachmann and Hendrik Heilmann Excel in a Penetrating Wigmore Hall Recital.
United Kingdom Schubert, Brahms, and Schumann:Hanno Müller-Brachmann (bass-baritone), Hendrik Heilmann (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 16.1.2012 (MB)
Sceptic No More: Sir Roger Norrington Performs Rameau, Haydn and Brahms
United Kingdom Rameau, Haydn, Brahms: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Roger Norrington (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 13.1.2012 (SRT)
Knussen Leads the BBC SO in a Fascinating Programme
United Kingdom Myaskovsky, Goehr, Castiglioni, Schoenberg: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 13.1.2012 (CC)
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Celebrates Gabrieli
United Kingdom The Glory of Venice: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Julia Doyle (soprano), Daniel Auchincloss (tenor), Robert Howarth (director), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 13.1.12 (Gdn)
French Baroque Played By the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Led by Emmanuelle Haïm
United Kingdom Handel, Rameau: Camilla Tilling (soprano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Emmanuelle Haïm (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 12.1.2012 (SRT)