Chris Kettle

Impressive sounds from Jakub Hrůša, Lukáš Vondráček and the BBC SO in Kaprálová, Rachmaninov and Janáček

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2026 [25] – Kaprálová, Rachmaninov, Janáček: Lukáš Vondráček (piano). BBC Symphony Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 1.9.2026. (CK)

Pianist Lukáš Vondráček, BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jakub Hrůša © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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Jamie Barton and Clay Hilley shine in a fine Das Lied von der Erde at the Proms

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2026 [19] – Bushra El-Turk, Haydn, Mahler: Jamie Barton (mezzo-soprano), Clay Hilley (tenor), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Anja Bihlmaier (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 21.8.2026. (CK)

Anja Bihlmaier conducts the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra © BBC/Chris Christodoulou 

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Dudamel and the LA Phil excel in Gabriela Ortiz’s ballet Revolución diamantina at the BBC Proms

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2026 [16] – Beethoven, Ortiz: Los Angeles Master Chorale (upper voices), Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Gustavo Dudamel (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 12.8.2026. (CK)

Gustavo Dudamel conducts the LA Phil at the BBC Proms © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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An Italian feast from John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London at the BBC Proms

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2026 [5] – Verdi, Walton, Respighi: Jonathan Aasgaard (cello), Sinfonia of London / John Wilson (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 24.7.2026. (CK)

Cellist Jonathan Aasgaard and the Sinfonia of London conducted by John Wilson © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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Clarity and intensity in Rachmaninov and Scriabin from Vasily Petrenko and the RPO at Bristol Beacon

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Rachmaninov, Hisaishi, Scriabin: Alexander Edmundson, Ben Hulme, Katy Woolley (horns), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Bristol Beacon, 4.6.2026. (CK)

Katy Woolley, Alexander Edmundson and Ben Hulme (horns) at the Royal Festival Hall © Sarah Louise Bennett/RPO

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