United States Salonen, Grieg, Sibelius: Lars Vogt (piano), Philadelphia Orchestra / Stéphane Denève (conductor), Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 22.4.2017. (BJ)
This Week’s Review
BBC NOW’s Laudable Musical Odyssey Continues with an Excursion into 20th Century Exile
United Kingdom Tales of Travel, 2: Annelien van Wauwe (clarinet), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Alexandre Bloch (conductor). BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 28.4.2017. (PCG)
Nikolaj Znaider Swaps Bow for Baton in an All-Russian Concert
United Kingdom Scriabin, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky: Sergej Krylov (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Nikolaj Znaider (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 28.4.2017. (SRT)
A Magnificent Mozart Triptych from Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Germany Mozart: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra / Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, 30.4.2017. (MB)
A Colorful, Idiomatic Rameau Reconstruction
United States Rameau, Le Temple de la Gloire (The Temple of Glory): Soloists, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale / Nicholas McGegan (conductor), Bruce Lamott (chorale director), New York Baroque Dance Company, presented by Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, 28.4.2017. (HS)
Adès Conducts Adès at the Royal Opera: A Breathtaking Premiere of The Exterminating Angel
United Kingdom Adès, The Exterminating Angel: (UK premiere) Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Thomas Adès. 24.4.2017. (CC)
Brook Street Band Delight in All-Handel Concert
United Kingdom Handel: The Brook Street Band (Tatty Theo [cello], Rachel Harris [violin], Farran Scott [violin], Carolyn Gibley [harpsichord], Nikki Kennedy [soprano], Louis de Bernières [reader/author]). Handel Festival, The Chapel, Norwich 22.4.2017. (MH)
Ex Cathedra’s Fascinating Blend of Golden Age Music from Both Sides of the Atlantic
Various, In a Strange Land: Ex Cathedra/Jeffrey Skidmore (director), Cadogan Hall, London, 26.4.2017. (CS) Orchésographie de Thoinot Arbeau – ‘Belle qui tiens ma vie Genevan Psalter – ‘Estans assis aux rives aquatiques’ Sweelinck – ‘Estans assis aux rives aquatiques’ Byrd – Mass for Four Voices: Kyrie, Gloria; Mass for Four Voices: Credo; Mass for Four Voices: Sanctus, … Read more