United States Gerhard, Magrané, García-Tomás, and Illean: London Sinfonietta / Edmon Colomer (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1.12.2021 (MB)
A splendid ‘Catalan Celebration’ by the London Sinfonietta
London
Imogen Cooper’s strongly contrasted recital at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Schubert, Ravel, and Liszt: Imogen Cooper (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 28.11.2021. (MB)
A living, breathing account of Die Zauberflöte at the Royal College of Music
United Kingdom Mozart, Die Zauberflöte: Soloists, Chorus, Royal College of Music Opera Orchestra, Michael Rosewell (conductor). Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, London, 26.11.2021. (MB)
Natural creativity from Kuusisto and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Waller-Bridge, Britten, Vivaldi: Pekka Kuusisto (violin/conductor), Ale Carr (cittern), Philharmonia Orchestra. Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.11.2021. (CS)
Incredibly moving Schumann evening: Padmore and Biss are a musical marriage made in Heaven
United Kingdom Schumann: Mark Padmore (tenor) and Jonathan Biss (piano). Milton Court Concert Hall, London 29.11.2021. (CC)
Ballet Icons Gala 2021: Back on Stage at the London Coliseum and as exceptional as ever
United Kingdom Ballet Icons Gala 2021 Back on Stage – Celebration of Dance: Soloists, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Jonathan Lo (conductor). London Coliseum, 26.11.2021. (JPr)
Wonderful, life-enhancing performances from Tessa Lark and Amy Yang at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Bartók, Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe, Franck, Ravel: Tessa Lark (violin), Amy Yang (piano). Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concert, 28.11.2021. (CC)
Samantha Ege at Milton Court lets Florence Price emerge as the great composer she really is
United Kingdom Fantasie Nègre: The Piano Music of Florence Price: Samantha Ege (piano). Milton Court, London, 24.11.2021. (CC)
