United Kingdom Various, Piano Fantasies: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 8.4.2023. (CC)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s remarkable recital at the QEH connects musical threads across centuries
Colin Clarke
Saariaho’s Innocence at Covent Garden is music of our time at its most powerful
United Kingdom Saariaho, Innocence (2018): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Susanna Mälkki (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 26.4.2023. (CC)
A seemingly perfect Brahms Gala featured the inimitable violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov and guests
United Kingdom Brahms Gala: Maxim Vengerov (violin), Sandra Lied Haga (cello), students from the Royal College of Music, London, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / Marios Papadopoulos (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 26.4.2023. (CC)
A truly memorable performance of Mahler and Poulenc from Rattle, the BBC Singers and the LSO
United Kingdom Mahler, Poulenc – LSO’s Song of the Night: BBC Singers, London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 23.4.2023. (CC)
Entertaining, if a bit samey, AAM exploration of Baroque Carnival at Milton Court
United Kingdom ’Tis Nature’s Voice – Scherzi Musicali: Academy of Ancient Music / Bojan Čičić (director / violin), Thomas Guthrie (production design). Milton Court, London, 21.4.2023. (CC)
A most satisfying and enriching Arminio: the real star remains Handel, of course
United Kingdom Handel, Arminio, HWV 36 (1737): Soloists, Early Opera Company / André Callegaro (conductor). Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 20.4.2023. (CC)
Simply superb Wigmore Hall Liszt recital: stimulating fare, delivered via the hands of a Master, Leslie Howard
United Kingdom Leslie Howard: All-Liszt 75th Birthday Recital: Wigmore Hall, London, 18.4.2023. (CC)
Génération @ Aix brought exceptional young talent together with Renaud Capuçon
France Aix-en-Provence Easter Festival [2]: Génération @ Aix – Carte Blanche à Renaud Capuçon: Members of Génération @ Aix, Renaud Capuçon (violin / director). Grand Théâtre de Provence, Aix-en-Provence, 16.4.2023. (CC)
