United Kingdom Brahms: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Christian Teztlaff (violin), Tabea Zimmermann (viola), Clemens Hagen (cello). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 28.5.2016. (MB)
Mark Berry
Bartók and Kurtág Tellingly Juxtaposed by Cédric Tiberghien
United Kingdom Bartók and Kurtág: Cédric Tiberghien (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 24.5.2016 (MB)
Enescu’s Oedipe – Covent Garden’s Most Important Event this Season?
United Kingdom Enescu, Oedipe: Soloists, Royal Opera Chorus (chorus master: Genevieve Ellis), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Leo Hussain (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 23.5.2016. (MB)
(c) Clive Barda
ENO’s Enjoyable Madama Butterfly Poses a Few Problems
United Kingdom Puccini, Madama Butterfly: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus (chorus master: James Henshaw) of the English National Opera / Richard Armstrong (conductor), Coliseum, London, 16.5.2016. (MB)
(c) Tom Bowles
The Jerusalem Quartet’s Distinguished Twentieth Anniversary Celebration
United Kingdom Beethoven and Bartók: Jerusalem Quartet [Alexander Pavlovsky and Sergei Bresler (violins), Ori Kam (viola), Kyril Zlotnikov (cello)]. Wigmore Hall, London, 16.5.2016. (MB)
Strong Performance by Psappha of Mark Simpson’s First Opera Pleasure
United Kingdom Mark Simpson, Pleasure: Soloists, Psappha, Nicholas Kok (conductor). Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London, 12.5.2016. (MB)
Paul Lewis at His Best in Brahms and Liszt
United Kingdom Schubert, Brahms, and Liszt: Paul Lewis (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.5.2016. (MB)
Student and Professional Players Combine in an Impressive and Moving Elgar Performance
United Kingdom Elgar: Trinity Laban Symphony Orchestra with members of Welsh National Opera Orchestra/George Jackson (conductor). Great Hall, Blackheath Halls, London, 6.5.2016. (MB)