United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev: Freddy Kempf (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Thomas Søndergård (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 14.2.2016. (PCG)
Paul Corfield Godfrey
“A Performance to Treasure” of Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Finzi: Sally Matthews (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), Mark van de Wiel (clarinet), Bristol Choral Society, Gloucester Choral Society, Philharmonia Orchestra, John Wilson (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.2.2016 (PCG)
High Quality Performances of Dutilleux and Centenary Tributes
United Kingdom Tanguy, Anderson, Pécou, Hesketh, Dutilleux: Elizabeth Atherton (soprano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Pascal Rophé (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 27.1.2016. (PCG)
Rewarding Concert from BBC NOW and Søndergård Embraces Dutilleux, Debussy and Mozart
United Kingdom Dutilleux, Debussy, Mozart: Akiko Suwani* (violin), Rebecca Evans+ (soprano), Jennifer Johnston+ (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Robinson+ (tenor), Alastair Miles+ (bass), BBC National Orchestra and Chorus+ of Wales / Thomas Søndergård (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 22.1.2016. (PCG)
Koenigs’ Swansong in St David’s Hall a Stunning Success
United Kingdom Strauss, Mahler: Rebecca Evans (soprano), Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Lothar Koenigs (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 10.1.2016. (PCG)
Northern Lights Shine Brightly from the BBC NOW under Andersson’s Baton
United Kingdom Nystroem, Stenhammar, Rautavaara, Leifs, Sibelius: Christian Ilse Hadland* (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, B Tommy Andersson (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 15.12.2015. (PCG)
BBC NOW’s Enterprising Concert Reveals Classical Aspects of Gershwin and Ellington
United Kingdom Gershwin, Ellington: Joseph Moog (piano), Tommy Smith (tenor saxophone), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Thomas Søndergård (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 11.12.2015. (PCG)
Northern Sinfonia Offer “Musical Nourishment” to Welsh Ears
United Kingdom Prokofiev, Barber, Mozart, Rodrigo: Craig Ogden (guitar), Northern Sinfonia, Bradley Creswick (leader), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 2.12.2015 (PCG)