United Kingdom Esa-Pekka Salonen, Ravel, Richard Strauss: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), New York Philharmonic Orchestra / Alan Gilbert (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 17.4.2015 (GD)
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Goldfield Ensemble Uncovers Forgotten English Musical Gems
United Kingdom Bliss, Boodle, Bridge, Howells, Ireland, Rubbra, Venables: The Goldfield Ensemble [Nicola Goldscheider, Alexandra Reid (violins), Bridget Carey (viola), Toby Turton (cello), Vicky Wright (clarinet), James Sherlock (piano)] Gloucester Music Society, St Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester, 18.4.2015. (RJ)
Omer Meir Wellber ‘s Auspicious London Concert Debut as Augustin Hadelich Dazzles in Lalo
United Kingdom Debussy, Lalo, Brahms: Augustin Hadelich (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Omer Meir Wellber (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.4.2015 (CS)
Richard Egarr Communicates with Words as Well as Music
United Kingdom Weber, Mozart, Beethoven: Alec Frank-Gemmill (horn), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Richard Egarr (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 18.04.2015 (SRT)
A Memorable Recital by Vitaly Pisarenko
United Kingdom Beethoven, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev Vitaly Pisarenko (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 16.4.2015 (RB)
Jordi Savall Plays Music of the French Baroque with Élan and Joie de Vivre
United States Various: Principal players of Le Concert des Nations: Jordi Savall (director and bass viol), Marc Hantaï (flute), Pierre Hantai (harpsichord), Manfredo Kraemer (violin), Philippe Pierlot (bass viol), Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 16.4.2015 (SSM)
Haitink Finds the Vitality in Mahler’s Seventh
United States Mahler: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor). Symphony Center (Chicago), 11.4.2013 (JLZ)
Pinchas Zukerman’s Mastery in Elgar
United Kingdom Beethoven, Elgar. Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christoph Koenig (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. 14.4.2015 (LB)