United Kingdom MOZART250 – Rachel Podger plays Mozart: Rachel Podger (violin), The Mozartists / Ian Page (conductor). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.6.2024. (CC)
Colin Clarke
Britten and Shostakovich from Hadelich, Sanderling and the Dresden Phil proves great programming
Germany Dresden Music Festival [2] – Britten, Shostakovich: Augustin Hadelich (violin), Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra / Michael Sanderling (conductor). Kulturpalast Dresden, 13.6.2025. (CC)
Instructional, yet totally musically satisfying Heine settings from Appl and Baillieu in Dresden
Germany Dresden Music Festival 2025 [1] – Heinrich Heine. Paris. Musik: Benjamin Appl (baritone), James Baillieu (piano), Barbara Auer and Jens Harzer (narrators), Helmut Butzmann (concept). Palais im Grossen Garten, Dresden, Germany, 12.6.2025. (CC)
Momen’s playing at Wigmore Hall was radiant and she remains, as much as ever, a name to watch
United Kingdom Schubert, Byrd: Mishka Rushdie Momen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.6.2025. (CC)
COG’s La straniera emerges as a fascinating piece with Helena Dix magnificent in the title role
United Kingdom Bellini, La straniera (concert performance): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Chelsea Opera Group / Stephen Barlow (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 1.6.2025. (CC)
Generally fine Mozart and Tchaikovsky from the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Tchaikovsky: Dudok Quartet Amsterdam. Wigmore Hall, London, 1.6.2025. (CC)
Terrific set of Ensemble 360 performances: Farrenc and Duruflé will live long in the memory
United Kingdom Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025 [2] – Mother Goose: Ensemble 360. Crucible Playhouse, Sheffield, 18.5.2025. (CC)
Ensemble 360’s Nono proves an unforgettable experience in Sheffield
United Kingdom Sheffield Chamber Music Festival [1] – The Nostalgic Utopian Future Distance: Ensemble 360. Firth Hall, University of Sheffield, 18.5.2025. (CC)
