United Kingdom The Hamamatsu International Piano Competition presents Manami Suzuki: Kings Place, London, 23.1.2026. (CC)
So much promise shown by pianist Manami Suzuki at Kings Place
Colin Clarke
Gerhaher and Huber’s stunning Wigmore Hall exploration of Schubert Lieder
United Kingdom Schubert Lieder: Christian Gerhaher (baritone); Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.1.2026. (CC)
Wild Arts’s Messiah experiment is unforgettable, and they can be justifiably proud
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah, HWV 56: Joanna Songi, Sofia Kirwan-Baez (sopranos), Martha Jones, Kate Symonds-Joy (mezzo-sopranos), Guy Elliott, Harry Jacques (tenors). Timothy Nelson (baritone), Edward Hawkins (bass), The Wild Arts Ensemble (Sijie Chen, Will McGahon [violins], Hannah Shaw [viola], George Ross [cello], Marianne Schofield [double bass], Leo Duarte, Geoff Coates [oboes], Chris Rawley [bassoon], Sam Lewis, Brendan Musk [trumpets], Tom Lee [timpani]), Tom Morris (director) / Orlando Jopling (director/harpsichord). Smith Square Hall, London, 9.12.2025. (CC)
Rafael Payare has a fine rapport with the Philharmonia Orchestra and is a star in the ascendent
United Kingdom Berlioz, Ortiz: Pacho Flores (trumpet); Philharmonia Orchestra / Rafael Payare (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.11.2025. (CC)
ENO has always excelled in Handel, and this Partenope revival is no exception
United Kingdom Handel, Partenope: Soloists, Orchestra of English National Opera / William Cole (conductor). London Coliseum, 22.11.2025. (CC)
New music performed by Seong-Jin Cho, Maxime Pascal and the LSO proves fresh and stimulating
United Kingdom LSO Futures, with Seong-Jin Cho: Seong-Jin Cho (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Maxime Pascal (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.11.2025. (CC)
A terrific evening in Paris as Brahms is juxtaposed with Mozart
France Brahms, Mozart: Axelle Fanyo (soprano), Agnieszka Rehlis (mezzo-soprano), Werner Güra (tenor), Guilhem Worms (bass), Chœur Orféon Donostiara, Le Cercle de l’Harmonie / Jérémie Rhorer (conductor). Philharmonie de Paris, 4.11.2025. (CC)
A rare ‘pared-down’ opportunity from ENO to see and hear Britten’s Albert Herring
United Kingdom Britten, Albert Herring: Soloists, Orchestra of English National Opera / Daniel Cohen (conductor). London Coliseum, 13.10.2025. (CC)
