United Kingdom Debussy, Mason, Franck: Noémi Györi (flute), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales / Gergely Madaras (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 21.6.2024. (PCG)
A BBC NOW collection of errant nymphs in Cardiff
UK Concerts
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Nadine Benjamin and Jan Karl Rautio make perfect musical partners at the Thaxted Festival
United Kingdom Thaxted Festival 2024 [1] – Liszt, Hall, Verdi, Puccini: Nadine Benjamin (soprano), Jan Karl Rautio (piano). Thaxted Parish Church, Essex, 22.6.2024. (CC)
Sally Beamish’s UK premiere charms and impresses during Noseda’s London Symphony Orchestra concert
United Kingdom Beethoven, Beamish, Prokofiev: Janine Jansen (violin), Martin Fröst (clarinet), London Symphony Orchestra / Gianandrea Noseda (conductor). Barbican Hall, London 20.6.2024. (JR)
At the end of the Metropolitan Line: sublime midsummer chamber music from Paul Lewis and friends
United Kingdom Midsummer Music Festival 2024: St Mary’s Church, Amersham. 8.6.2024. (CSa)
Terrific weekend lunchtime recital from pianist Yuki Negishi
United Kingdom Gershwin, Kapustin, Bonds, Norton, Wave, Arlen/Jarrett: Yuki Negishi (piano). Holy Trinity Church, South Woodford, 16.6.2024. (CC)
Herreweghe’s otherwise admirable interpretation of Bach’s B minor Mass lacks some emotion
United Kingdom Bach, B minor Mass: Soloists, Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.6.2024. (AK)
Paul Wee’s remarkable performance of Alkan’s Concerto for Solo Piano gets a well-deserved standing ovation
United Kingdom Alkan, Concerto for Solo Piano, Op.39 Nos. 8-10: Paul Wee (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.6.2024. (CC)
Paganini and Falstaff inspire Malofeev and Petrenko to a concert of the highest order
United Kingdom Rachmaninoff, Elgar: Alexander Malofeev (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.6.2024. (MBr)
