United Kingdom Bartók, Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe, Franck, Ravel: Tessa Lark (violin), Amy Yang (piano). Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concert, 28.11.2021. (CC)
Wonderful, life-enhancing performances from Tessa Lark and Amy Yang at Wigmore Hall
Colin Clarke
Samantha Ege at Milton Court lets Florence Price emerge as the great composer she really is
United Kingdom Fantasie Nègre: The Piano Music of Florence Price: Samantha Ege (piano). Milton Court, London, 24.11.2021. (CC)
The Royal Opera’s Macbeth captures the spirit of Shakespeare’s tragedy, funnelled through Verdi’s genius
United Kingdom Verdi, Macbeth: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Daniele Rustioni (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 16.11.2021. (CC)
Xian Zhang’s listening and control is most impressive in Philharmonia’s magnificent Beethoven and Mahler
United Kingdom Beethoven, Mahler: Alina Ibragimova (violin), Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo), Andreas Schager (tenor), Philharmonia Orchestra / Xian Zhang (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.11.2021. (CC)
Alice Sara Ott brings Echoes of Life into satisfying focus at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
United Kingdom Various, Alice Sara Ott’s Echoes of Life: Alice Sara Ott (piano), Hakan Demirel (video installation). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 7.9.2021. (CC)
HGO’s vibrant, glowing Le nozze di Figaro is proof positive of the eternal durability of Mozart’s masterpiece
United Kingdom Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists; Chamber Orchestra of Hampstead Garden Opera / Thomas Payne (conductor). Jacksons Lane Theatre, Highgate, London, 5.11.2021. (CC)
A Wagner Ring curiosity and subtle Strauss from Rouvali and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Richard Strauss, Wagner: Miah Persson (soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Santtu-Matias Rouvali (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.11.2021. (CC)
Domingo Hindoyan’s first season as RLPO’s Chief Conductor begins with wonderful Sierra and Beethoven
United Kingdom Roberto Sierra, Beethoven: Anita Hartig (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo), Andrew Staples (tenor), Tariq Nazmi (bass), Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Domingo Hindoyan (conductor). Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 26.10.2021, reviewed as a RLPO stream (available on demand here). (CC)
