United Kingdom Milapfest 2018: Jayanthi Kumaresh (Sarasvati veena); K U Jayachandra Rao (mridangam); Kousic Sen (tabla). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 14.6.2018. (CC)
Jayanthi Kumaresh’s Celebration of the Magical Sound of the Saraswati Veena
Colin Clarke
A Life-Enhancing Evening of Bach and Telemann
United Kingdom Telemann: Forgotten Genius of the High Baroque: The Feinstein Ensemble (Martin Feinstein [flute], Miki Takahashi [violin], Christopher Suckling [cello/viola da gamba], Robin Bigwood [harpsichord]}. Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, 9.6.2018. (CC)
The Mozartists’ La Finta semplice: No Masterpiece but a Source of Near-constant Delight
United Kingdom Mozart La Finta semplice (semi-staged): Soloists, The Mozartists / Ian Page (conductor and stage director). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 6.6.2018. (CC)
Another Musical Voyage of Discovery with the Manchester Collective and Guests
United Kingdom Various composers, Manchester Collective: with Chesaba (Abel Selaocoe [cello/voice/director], Yahael Onono [djembe/kora/ngoni/calabash], Alan Keary [bass guitar]). King’s Place, London, 30.5.2018. (CC)
A Potent Evening with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle
United Kingdom Widmann, Lutosławski, Brahms: Berliner Philharmoniker / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 31.5.2018. (CC)
A Rewarding Recital of Venetian Music
United Kingdom Monteverdi, Frescobaldi, Kapsberger: Sara Mingardo, Francesca Biliotti (contraltos), Giovanni Bellini (theorbo), Giorgio Dal Monte (harpsichord), Wigmore Hall, London 21.5.2018. (CC)
Sakari Oramo Leads a Fine Account of The Dream of Gerontius
United Kingdom Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius: Stuart Skelton (tenor), Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano), Alan Ewing (bass), BBC Symphony Chorus & Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 16.5.2018. (CC)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s Expert Traversal of Ligeti’s Études
United Kingdom Ligeti in Wonderland: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) plus post-performance discussion. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 12.5.2018. (CC)
