United Kingdom Prom 42: Prokofiev, Olga Neuwirth, Bartok: Laurence Power (viola), Philharmonia Orchestra, Susanna Mälkki (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 13.8.2012 (CG)
Christopher Gunning
Prom 34: Bychkov Revels in Strauss; The Labèques Battle Through Dubugnon
United Kingdom Prom 34: Schubert, Dubugnon, Richard Strauss: Katia and Marielle Labèque (two pianos), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Semyon Bychkov (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 8.8.2012 (CG)
Prom 16:Hugh Wood’s Piano Concerto and an Evocative La Mer
United Kingdom Prom 16: Elgar, Hugh Wood, Ravel, and Debussy: Joanna MacGregor (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 26.7.2012 (CG)
Prom 13: Barenboim’s Beethoven and Boulez Cycle Reaches its Penultimate Stage.
United Kingdom Prom 13: Beethoven and Boulez:Michael Barenboim (violin), Gilbert Nouno (IRCAM computer music designer) Jérémie Henrot (IRCAM sound engineer), West–Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 23.7.2012 (CG)
Prom 12: Barenboim’s Beethoven and Boulez Cycle Continues to Excite
United Kingdom Prom 12: Beethoven and Boulez: Guy Eshed, flute, Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello, West–Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, conductor. Royal Albert Hall, London, 23.7.2012 (CG)
Julian Anderson, Delius and Elgar in a Fascinating Evening With the London Philharmonic
United Kingdom Julian Anderson, Delius, Elgar: Roderick Williams (baritone), London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor), Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.3.2012 (CG)
Three Favourite Pieces by the LSO
United Kingdom Richard Strauss, Mahler, Brahms: Christopher Maltman (baritone), London Symphony Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor), Barbican Hall, London. 15.3.2012. (CG)
Nico Muhly, the Britten Sinfonia, and Friends at the Barbican.
United Kingdom Mazzoli, Pallett, Muhly: Oliver Coates (cello), Pekka Kuusisto (violin/director), Britten Sinfonia, André de Ridder (conductor)Nico Muhly (keyboards), Doveman (Thomas Bartlett) (keyboards), Owen Pallett (cello and voice), Nadia Strota (viola), Sam Amidon (guitar and voice), Pekka Kuusisto (violin), Oliver Coates (cello), Thomas Gould (violin), Barbican Hall, London. 16.3.2012. (CG)