United Kingdom Brett Dean, The Homage Etudes (2009-20) – Dean, Bach, Brahms: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.4.2024. (CC)
Phenomenal Dean, Bach and Brahms from Benjamin Grosvenor at Wigmore Hall
Colin Clarke
A perfect lunchtime Wigmore Hall concert from Véronique Gens and Susan Manoff
United Kingdom French Song: Véronique Gens (soprano), Susan Manoff (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.4.2024. (CC)
Britten Sinfonia’s typically adventurous programme, mixing a world premiere with music of today
United Kingdom Weir, Britten, Watkins, Mozart: Nicky Spence (tenor), Ben Goldscheider (horn), Britten Sinfonia / Max Baillie (violin/director, Britten, Mozart), Michael Papadopoulos (conductor, Weir, Watkins). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 9.4.2024. (CC)
Akhmetshina dominates, but in Michieletto’s new Carmen his ‘clever’ aspects may jar on repetition
United Kingdom Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Antonello Manacorda (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 5.4.2024. (CC)
Britten’s Third Quartet brings out the best in the Sacconi Quartet at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Britten: Sacconi Quartet (Ben Hancox, Haim Choi [violins], Robin Ashwell [viola], Cara Berridge [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 31.3.2024. (CC)
Wigmore Hall concert of wonder after wonder from Mahan Esfahani and members of Britten Sinfonia
United Kingdom Bach Keyboard Concertos – Bach, Janitsch, Telemann, Marcello: Mahan Esfahani (director/harpsichord), Jacqueline Shave (director/violin 1), Peter Facer (oboe), members of Britten Sinfonia. Wigmore Hall, 27.3.2024. (CC)
Khatia Buniatishvili’s disappointing Barbican Hall recital
United Kingdom Various: Khatia Buniatishvili (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 21.3.2024 (CC)
Figure’s Pergolesi with interludes by Alex Mills shows the power of thinking outside the box.
United Kingdom Pergolesi, Mills – Our Mother: Figure. Stone Nest, London, 20.3.2024. (CC)
