United Kingdom Purcell, Mozart, Schubert: Maria João Pires (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 10.6.2012 (MB)
Mark Berry
The Philharmonia Marks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
United Kingdom In Celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Walton, Elgar, and Holst: Natalie Clein (cello), Philharmonia Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra, Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.6.2012 (MB)
Caligula Falls Flat despite ENO’s Commitment and Skill
United Kingdom Glanert, Caligula (British premiere): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor). The Coliseum, London, 25.5.2012 (MB)
Harrison Birtwistle ‘In Portrait’
United Kingdom Birtwistle: London Sinfonietta, David Atherton (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 24.2.2012 (MB)
A Disappointing First Encounter with Arcadi Volodos
United Kingdom Schubert, Brahms, and Liszt: Arcadi Volodos (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 22.5.2012 (MB)
Bernard Haitink’s Great Authority in Bruckner
United Kingdom Bruckner:Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.5.2012 (MB)
Magdalena Kožená and Mitsuko Uchida: Superb Recital Partners
United Kingdom Mahler, Debussy, and Messiaen:Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Dame Mitsuko Uchida (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.5.2012 (MB)
The Arensky Chamber Orchestra’s Impressive Mozart
United Kingdom Mozart: Andrew Haveron (violin), Andriy Viytovych (viola), Arensky Chamber Orchestra, William Kunhardt (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 19.5.2012 (MB)