United Kingdom Haydn, Debussy, Beethoven and Robert Schumann: Roman Rabinovich (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 17.11.2024. (CSa)
Roman Rabinovich: A rich and varied programme played with supreme skill
Christopher Sallon
Szeps-Znaider, Capuçon and Buchbinder’s Schubert holds the audience captive, heart and soul
United Kingdom Schubert: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider (violin), Gautier Capuçon (cello) and Rudolf Buchbinder (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 11.11.2024. (CSa)
Four hands, two pianos: A brilliant recital by Vikingur Ólafsson and Yuja Wang makes the journey worthwhile
United Kingdom Various: Vikingur Ólafsson, Yuja Wang (pianos). Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.11.2024. (CSa)
Miller’s ENO Rigoletto still packs a punch, but Verdi’s music carries the day
United Kingdom Verdi, Rigoletto: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the English National Opera/ Richard Farnes (conductor). London Coliseum, 30.10.2024. (CSa)
Released from concert conventions, Collon and Aurora’s Firebird takes flight at the QEH
United Kingdom Tarkiainen, Ravel and Stravinsky: Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Tom Service (presenter). Aurora Orchestra / Nicholas Collon (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 23.10.2024. (CSa)
The Belcea and Tabea Zimmermann bring dramatic intensity to two Wigmore Hall Mozart string quintets
United Kingdom Mozart: Belcea Quartet (Corina Belcea [violin], Suyeon Kang [violin], Krzysztof Chorzelski [viola], Antoine Lederlin [cello]) and Tabea Zimmermann (viola). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.10.2024. (CSa)
Roald Dahl’s artistry and antisemitism confronted in Mark Rosenblatt’s brilliant Giant
United Kingdom Mark Rosenblatt’s Giant: Royal Court Theatre, London, 4.10.2024. (CSa)
The LPO, DiDonato and Gardner shine in mythic vengeance, queenly suicide and social heroism
United Kingdom ‘Moments Remembered’ – Samuel Barber, Berlioz and Beethoven: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London. 25.9.2024. (CSa)
