United Kingdom Birtwistle: London Sinfonietta, David Atherton (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 24.2.2012 (MB)
Mark Berry
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)
Magnificent Mahler from Daniele Gatti
United Kingdom Mahler, Wagner: Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniele Gatti (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.5.2012 (MB)
The Belcea Quartet Plays Beethoven with Mixed Results
United Kingdom Beethoven: Belcea Quartet (Corina Belcea, Axel Schacher (violins), Krzysztof Chorzelski (viola), Antoine Lederlin (cello)). Wigmore Hall, London, 14.5.2012 (MB)
A Jubilant Celebration of George Benjamin
United Kingdom George Benjamin and Ligeti:Samuel Coles (flute), Gordon Hunt (oboe), Kent County Junior Choir, Kent Girls Choir, Musicians from St Elphege’s RC Junior School, Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School, Centre for Young Musicians, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School, Bromley Youth Music Trust, and Chestnut Grove School, Whitstable Recorder Ensemble, Kent Youth Recorders, Philharmonia Orchestra, George Benjamin (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.5.2012 (MB)