United Kingdom Various composers: Lesley Garrett (soprano), Michael Clifton-Thompson*, Simon Crosby-Buttle*, Howard Kirk* (tenor), Martin Lloyd*, Alastair Moore*, George Newton-Fitzgerald*, Stephen Wells* (bass), Chris Tudor (dancer), Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Alexander Martin (conductor), Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 7.2.2015.
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The Allegri Give Powerful Performances of Shostakovich and Mendelssohn
United Kingdom Shostakovich, Mendelssohn: The Allegri Quartet [Ofer Falk, Rafael Todes (violins), Dorothea Vogel (viola), Vanessa Lucas-Smith (cello)], Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 6.2.2015 (GPu)
Cautious Exactitude and Daring Experimentation in Llyr Williams’ Beethoven Cycle Part 2
Beethoven: Llyr Williams (piano), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 21.2.2015 (LJ) Fantasia in G minor, Op 77 Piano Sonata in E major, Op 14 No. 1 Piano Sonata in G major, Op 14 No. 2 Six Variations on a Theme in F major, Op 34 Piano Sonata in E flat major, Op … Read more
Emotionally and Intellectually Rewarding Jazz in Cardiff
United Kingdom JT Four: Jean Toussaint (tenor and soprano saxophones), Jonathan Gee (piano), Larry Bartley (bass), Troy Miller (drums), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, 30.1.2015. (GP)
Philharmonia Concert in Cardiff – Joy from Beginning to End
United Kingdom Ravel, Stravinsky: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 20.2.2015 (PCG)
Natural in Every Way: Anneke Scott Plays Enlightenment Horn Repertoire
United Kingdom Kuhlau, Beethoven, Danzi: Anneke Scott (horn)and Christopher Williams (forte-piano), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 13.2.2015 (LJ)
Energy, Discipline and Clarity from an Outstanding Young Orchestra
United Kingdom Britten, Barber, Adams: David Adams (violin), Royal Welsh College Symphony Orchestra / David Jones (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 27.01.2015
Concert of Baltic Music Lacks Dynamic Contrast and Shading
Tubin, Pärt, Vasks: Baiba Skride (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Anu Tali (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 10.2.2015 (PCG)