United Kingdom Henze, Ein Landarzt and Phaedra: Soloists, Orchestra of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Timothy Redmond (conductor). Silk Street Theatre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, 8.6.2015 (MB)
Mark Berry
Barenboim in Schubert: Journey’s End
United Kingdom Schubert: Daniel Barenboim (piano). Royal Festival Hall, 2.6.2015 (MB)
Barenboim’s Exploration of Schubert Piano Sonatas Continues
United Kingdom Schubert: Daniel Barenboim (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 31.5.2015 (MB)
Barenboim Not Quite at His Best in Schubert but Still Offering Much to Ponder
United Kingdom Schubert: Daniel Barenboim (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 29.5.2015 (MB)
A Thoughtful, Provocative Carmen from Calixto Bieito
United Kingdom Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera (chorus master: Martin Fitzpatrick) / Sir Richard Armstrong (conductor). The Coliseum, London, 20.5.2015 (MB)
A Rewarding Recital from Jack Liebeck and Katya Apekisheva
Messiaen, Prokofiev, Fauré, and Stravinsky: Jack Liebeck (violin), Katya Apekisheva (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 17.5.2015 (MB)
Richard Uttley’s Piano Recital: The Ideal Antidote to an Election!
United Kingdom Bach, Kaner, and Beethoven: Richard Uttley (piano). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 7.5.2015 (MB)
Barbara Hannigan Excels with Voice and Baton
United Kingdom Mozart, Stravinsky, and Haydn: Britten Sinfonia, Barbara Hannigan (soprano & conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 6.5.2015 (MB)