United Kingdom Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s The Visit (adapted by Tony Kushner): National Theatre, London. 14. 2.2020. (CSa)
Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Dürrenmatt’s The Visit: a relevant message for our times
Christopher Sallon
PIANIST JONATHAN BISS IN CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTOPHER SALLON
Jonathan Biss and His Promethean struggle with Beethoven
The 250th anniversary of the birth of the irrepressible Ludwig van Beethoven late last year has unleashed ceaseless commemorative celebrations across the world’s concert halls and classical radio stations. It has also triggered a plethora of new recordings by some of the world’s greatest artists, not least the last of a nine-volume set of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas by the renowned Philadelphia-based pianist, teacher, musical thinker and writer, Jonathan Biss. He has dedicated many of his 39 years to interrogating the sonatas and has embarked on a punishing worldwide programme of Beethoven concerts and talks, including a series of seven recitals at London’s Wigmore Hall.
A passionate collective: Mitsuko Uchida and Mahler Chamber Orchestra make glorious music together
United Kingdom Mozart and Jörg Widmann: Mitsuko Uchida (piano/director) Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Royal Festival Hall, London 31.1.2020. (CSa)
Collins and Hough combine hearts and minds: definitive Brahms at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Brahms and Beethoven: Michael Collins (clarinet), Stephen Hough (piano) Castalian String Quartet (Sini Simonen, Daniel Roberts [violins], Charlotte Bonneton [viola], Christopher Graves [cello]), Wigmore Hall, London, 6.1.2020. (CSa)
A Baroque Odyssey: Christie and Les Arts Florissants celebrate a 40-year journey
United Kingdom Handel, Purcell, Charpentier, Honoré d’Ambruis, Lully and Rameau: Sandrine Piau (soprano), Lea Desandre (mezzo-soprano), Christophe Dumaux (countertenor), Marc Mauillon (baritone), Lisandro Abadie (bass-baritone), Les Arts Florissants / William Christie and Paul Agnew (directors). Barbican Hall, London 8.12.2019. (CSa)
A rewarding Royal Festival Hall evening with a most gentle knight: Herreweghe and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Beethoven and Schubert: Thomas Zehetmair (Violin), Philharmonia Orchestra / Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London. 21.11.2019. (CSa)
Dudamel and Los Angeles Phil make glorious music at the Barbican: can it change the world?
United Kingdom Andrew Norman and Bruckner: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Gustavo Dudamel (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 20.11.2019. (CSa)
Dorrance Dance taps into Sadler’s Wells: a London tour to remember
United Kingdom Dorrance Dance – Jungle Blues, Three to One, Myelination: Sadler’s Wells, London, 16.11.2019. (CSa)
