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All concert reviews from the UK.

Rich contrasts: a Wigmore Hall evening of dazzling versatility by the Takács Quartet

27/08/202318/05/2023 by Christopher Sallon

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Haydn, F. Mendelssohn and Schubert: Takács Quartet (Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes [violins], Richard O’Neill [viola], and András Fejér [cello]. Wigmore Hall, London, 15.5.2023. (CSa)

Takács Quartet

 

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Pianist Daniel Ciobanu triumphs with the BBC NOW in Cardiff

27/08/202318/05/2023 by Paul Corfield Godfrey

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Clyne: Daniel Ciobanu (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / James Feddeck (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 11.5.2023. (PCG)

Daniel Ciobanu

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The BBC SSO rewards another outing of the Scottish Symphony with a cracker performance

27/08/202314/05/2023 by Simon Thompson

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Saariaho, Ravel, Mendelssohn: Denis Kozhukhin (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Simone Menezes (conductor). Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 14.5.2023. (SRT)

Simone Menezes

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The Royal Philharmonic under Vasily Petrenko go psychedelic, with highly impressive results  

27/08/202312/05/2023 by John Rhodes

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Higdon, Prokofiev, Berlioz: Arabella Steinbacher (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 10.5.2023. (JR)

Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra © Mark Allen

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Kazuki Yamada conducts an ‘Organ’ Symphony of incandescent brilliance with the Philharmonia

27/08/202311/05/2023 by Marc Bridle

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Ravel, Berg, Saint-Saëns: Baiba Skride (violin), Stephen Farr (organ), Philharmonia Orchestra / Kazuki Yamada (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 7.5.2023. (MBr)

Kazuki Yamada

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Engrossing Wigmore Hall Winterreise from Simon Keenlyside and Malcolm Martineau

27/08/202309/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Schubert: Sir Simon Keenlyside (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.5.2023. (MB)

Sir Simon Keenlyside accompanied Malcolm Martineau at Wigmore Hall

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An impressive, varied recital from Benjamin Grosvenor

27/08/202308/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Bach, Schumann, Ravel, and Prokofiev: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 7.5.2023. (MB)

Benjamin Grosvenor © Andrej Grilc

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Wigmore Hall partnership of Igor Levit and Alexei Volodin at its best in Rachmaninov

27/08/202308/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Various: Igor Levit, Alexei Volodin (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.5.2023. (MB)

Igor Levit and Alexei Volodin © Christopher Axworthy

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