United Kingdom Verdi, Stravinsky: Jane Irwin (soprano), Ildiko Komlosi (mezzo-soprano), Dmtryo Popov (tenor), Vyacheslav Pochapsky (bass), London Philharmonic Orchestra, LPO Choir, Orféon Pamplónes / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.1.2015 (GD)
Geoff Diggines
Rare Mozart Played Compellingly and Empathetically by Razumovsky Ensemble
United Kingdom Mozart: Razumovsky Ensemble, Wigmore Hall, London 20.1.2015 (GC)
Queyras and Melnikov in Perfect Dialogue in Beethoven’s Chamber Music
Beethoven: Jean-Guihen Queyras (cello), Alexander Melnikov (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 1.12.2014. (GD)
Untraditional Programming Impairs London Philharmonic Concert
Brahms, Schubert, Richard Strauss: Lars Vogt (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Yennick Nezet-Seguin, Royal Festival Hall, London, 19.11.2014. (GD) Brahms: P iano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op.83 Schubert :Symphony No.8 in B minor (Unfinished), D759 Richard Strauss: Don Juan, Op. 20 There was no discernible thematic link to this concert, apart from … Read more
Concert Lacks Drama with Rapport Lacking Between Soloist and Conductor
United Kingdom Haydn, Beethoven, Nielsen: Victoria Mullova (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Paavo Jaarvi (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.11.2014 (GD)
Compelling and Enjoyable Concert of French Music from Mena and London Philharmonic
United Kingdom Pierne, Poulenc, Ravel, Debussy: Katia and Marielle Labèque (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.11.2014 (GD)
Russian Concert Upstaged by Soloist’s Encore
United Kingdom Glinka, Glazunov, Tchaikovsky: Julia Fischer (violin),. Philharmonia Orchestra / Jakob Hrusa (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.11.2014 (GD)
Amazing Musical and Pianistic Insight from Andreas Staier
United Kingdom Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven: Andreas Staier (fortepiano), Wigmore Hall, London, 23.10.2014