United Kingdom Mozart, Messiaen, and Chopin: Angela Hewitt (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 23.11.2021. (MB)
Much to enjoy in Angela Hewitt’s recital at Wigmore Hall
Mark Berry
ENO’s The Valkyrie is hobbled by a half-hearted production
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie): Soloists, Orchestra of the English National Opera / Martyn Brabbins (conductor). London Coliseum, 19.11.2021. (MB)
András Schiff joins the Philharmonia in a somewhat inconsistent ‘feast of Mozart’
United Kingdom Mozart: Philharmonia Orchestra / András Schiff (piano, conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.11.2021 (MB)
Vive la révolution! François-Xavier Roth conducts Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony with the LSO
United Kingdom Gossec, Saint-Saëns, Beethoven: Bertrand Chamayou (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 11.11.2021. (MB)
Edward Gardner and the LPO make Bluebeard’s Castle a shattering experience
United Kingdom Haydn, Bartók: Ildikó Komlósi (soprano), John Relyea (bass), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 6.11.2021. (MB)
Frank-Peter Zimmermann and Martin Helmchen eventually dispel lockdown’s emotional memories
United Kingdom Beethoven: Frank-Peter Zimmermann (violin), Martin Helmchen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.10.2021. (MB)
Another wonderful and stimulating recital by Mahan Esfahani
United Kingdom ‘Bach: Before and After’: Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 21.10.2021. (MB)
Fulham Opera present the long-overdue staged London premiere of Die ägyptische Helena
United Kingdom Richard Strauss, Die ägyptische Helena: Soloists, Ensemble of Fulham Opera / Ben Woodward (conductor). St John’s Church, Fulham, London, 19.10.2021. (MB)
