Sir Colin Davis, 25 September 1927 – 14 April 2013
Mark Berry
A Recital of Distinction from Leif Ove Andsnes
United Kingdom Beethoven, Bartók, Liszt, and Chopin:Leif Ove Andsnes (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 10.4.2013 (MB)
Works for String Quartet and Electronics: Unconvincing at First Hearing.
United Kingdom Haas, Stroppa, and Rusconi: Kairos Quartet, Experimental Studio des SWR, Hall Two, Kings Place, London, 7.4.2013 (MB)
A Marvellous End to George Benjamin Day at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Antonioni, Sawer, and Benjamin:Susanna Andersson (soprano), Hilary Summers (contralto), Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, George Benjamin (conductor). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.4.2013 (MB)
Nikolaj Znaider Exchanges Bow for Baton – with Promising Results
United Kingdom Mozart and Mahler: Piotr Anderszewski (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Nikolaj Znaider (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 4.4.2013 (MB)
Igor Levit: A Deeply Impressive Young Pianist
United Kingdom Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Prokofiev: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 2.4.2013 (MB)
Exquisite Lenten Music from Stile Antico
United Kingdom Miserere – Penitential Music by Byrd and his Contemporaries:Stile Antico. Wigmore Hall, 26.3.2013 (MB)
Variable Schubert and Brahms from the LSO – and a Totally Forgettable Première
United Kingdom Eloise Nancy Gynn, Schubert, and Brahms: Nikolaj Znaider (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Collon, Manfred Honeck (conductors). Barbican Hall, London, 24.4.2013 (MB)