United Kingdom Vaughan Williams: Alison Pearce (soprano), Peter Edge (baritone), Chester Music Society Choir, Liverpool Sinfonia / Graham Jordan Ellis (conductor) Chester Cathedral, Chester. 25.3.2017. (RBa)
Rob Barnett
When in Rome – a Long-Delayed UK Premiere of Wolf-Ferrari’s Violin Concerto
Wagner, Wolf-Ferrari, Respighi, Mendelssohn: Francesca Dego (violin),, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Daniele Rustioni (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 8.3.2017. (RBa)
1940s Brilliance, One of Shostakovich’s Most Dour Creations and Hindemith at his Most Majestic
United Kingdom Antheil, Shostakovich, Hindemith: Leonard Elschenbroich (cello), BBC Philharmonic / John Storgårds (conductor), MediaCityUK, Salford. 15.2.2017. (RBa)
New BBC Phil Principal Guest Conductor presides over British music concert
United Kingdom Foulds, Bridge, Walton, Arnold: Alexandra Wood (violin), BBC Philharmonic / Ben Gernon (conductor), MediaCityUK, Salford. 31.01.2017. (RB)
Another all-English John Wilson concert at Salford Quays
United Kingdom Bax, Vaughan Williams: BBC Philharmonic / John Wilson (conductor), BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, 22.12.2016 (RB)
Ginastera’s Contrasting Piano Concertos Accompany a Basque’s Tribute to Cervantes’ Doleful Knight
United Kingdom Ginastera, Guridi: Xiayin Wang (piano); BBC Philharmonic / Juanjo Mena (conductor), BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. 15.11.2016. (RB)
A Smiling Chill from Grieg and a Bleak Chill from Vaughan Williams
United Kingdom Grieg & Vaughan Williams: BBC Philharmonic, John Storgårds (conductor), BBC Philharmonic Studio, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, 2.11.2016. (RB)
Second Day of 11th Malcolm Arnold Festival Features Forgotten Documentaries
Second Day of 11th Malcolm Arnold Festival