United Kingdom Bach-Kurtág, Busoni, Manoury: Andreas Grau, Götz Schumacher (pianos), Experimental Studio des SWR (José Miguel Fernandez (sound direction), Dominik Kleinknecht (technician)). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.10.2015 (MB)
Mark Berry
A Stimulating Recital from Jane Sheldon and Zubin Kanga
United Kingdom Berg, Schoenberg, Sdraulig, Lachenmann: Jane Sheldon (soprano), Zubin Kanga (piano). Performance Space, City University, London, 6.10.2015 (MB)
Magdalena Kožená’s Recital at the Wigmore Hall: A Mixed Pleasure
United Kingdom Schumann, Wolf, Dvořák, Schoenberg: Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Dame Mitsuko Uchida (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 5.10.2015 (MB)
High Standards of Singing and Playing in Concert Version of Wozzeck
United Kingdom Berg, Wozzeck (concert performance): Zurich Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Zurich, Fabio Luisi (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.10.2015 (MB)
An Impressive Mahler Third Launches the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s 2015/16 Season
United Kingdom Mahler: Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano), Trinity Boys Choir (chorus master: David Swinson), BBC Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Stephen Jackson), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 24.9.2015 (MB)
An Absorbing Bartók Recital from James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong
United Kingdom Bartók: James Ehnes (violin), Andrew Armstrong (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.9.2015 (MB)
The Genius of Purcell at St John’s Delights and Amazes in Equal Measure
United Kingdom Purcell: Soloists, OSJ Ashmolean Voices, Orchestra of St John’s, John Lubbock (conductor). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 15.9.2015 (MB)
Vivid Poulenc Interpretation from Anna Caterina Antonacci
United Kingdom Poulenc: Anna Caterina Antonacci (soprano), Donald Sulzen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1 4.9.2015 (MB)