United Kingdom Sibelius, Mahler: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra / Lahav Shani (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 8.12.2022. (JR)
Sublime Sibelius and Mahler from Batiashvili and the Philharmonia under Lahav Shani
London
A fine overall lineup of soloists cannot solve the problems of this Christmas Festival Messiah
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah, HWV 56 (1741): Mary Bevan (soprano), Anna Harvey (mezzo-soprano), Oliver Johnston (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (bass), English Concerto Chorus, Goldsmiths Choral Union, Highgate Choral Society, Philharmonia Orchestra / Brian Wright (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.12.2022. (CC)
Unutterable emotional honesty from the Manchester Collective’s Places We Know
United Kingdom Manchester Collective’s Places We Know: Manchester Collective / Rakhi Singh (violin/director). Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, 4.12.2022. (CC)
Magnificent Mahler Nine from Jurowski and the London Philharmonic Orchestra
United Kingdom Mahler: London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 3.12.2022. (JR)
Beautifully prepared and performed all-Mozart recital from Angela Hewitt and Spotlight Chamber Concerts
United Kingdom Mozart: Angela Hewitt (piano). St John’s Waterloo, London, 3.12.2022 (MB)
Memorable Schubert from Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Schubert: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.12.2022 (MB)
Playfulness and tragedy in an evening of Schubert sonatas with Paul Lewis
United Kingdom Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 30.11.2022. (JC)
Winning Vaughan Williams and disjointed Bruckner from Ticciati and the LPO
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Bruckner: Sir Simon Keenlyside (baritone), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 30.11.2022 (CC)
