United Kingdom Beethoven: Gould Piano Trio (Lucy Gould [violin], Richard Lester [cello], Benjamin Frith [piano]). Wigmore Hall, London, 26.2.2023. (MB)
A satisfying evening of Beethoven with the Gould Piano Trio
Mark Berry
François-Xavier Roth and the LSO excel in Schubert and Zimmermann
United Kingdom Schubert and Zimmermann: Olivier Stankiewicz (oboe), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Adèle Charvet (mezzo-soprano), Cyrille Dubois (tenor), William Thomas (bass), London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Gregory Batsleer), London Symphony Orchestra / François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 19.2.2023. (MB)
Edward Lambert’s The Burning Question proves a real company affair from The Music Troupe
United Kingdom Edward Lambert, The Burning Question: The Music Troupe, Elspeth Wilkes and Stephen Westrop (piano duet). King’s Head Theatre, London, 18.2.2023. (MB)
Memorable LSO pairing of François-Xavier Roth with Ligeti and Beethoven
United Kingdom Ligeti and Beethoven: Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 16.2.2023. (MB)
Exceptional Wigmore Hall recital by Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber
United Kingdom Holliger, Wolf, R. Schumann, and Schoeck: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.2.2023. (MB)
Disappointing revival of Calixto Bieito’s production of Carmen at English National Opera
United Kingdom Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Children’s Chorus and Additional Chorus, Chorus (chorus director: Mark Biggins) and Orchestra of the English National Opera / Kerem Hasan (conductor). London Coliseum, 9.2.2023. (MB)
An evening of fine music-making from the Schumann Quartet and Pablo Barrágan
United Kingdom Brahms and R. Schumann: Schumann Quartet (Erik Schumann, Ken Schumann [violins], Veit Benedikt Hertenstein [viola], Mark Schumann [cello]), Pablo Barrágan (clarinet). Wigmore Hall, London, 7.2.2023. (MB)
A fine performance of a stimulating new production of Salome in Vienna
Austria R. Strauss, Salome: Soloists, Vienna State Opera Orchestra / Philippe Jordan (conductor). Vienna State Opera, Vienna, 4.2.2023. (MB)
