United Kingdom MOZART250 – Rachel Podger plays Mozart: Rachel Podger (violin), The Mozartists / Ian Page (conductor). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.6.2024. (CC)
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Another excellent instalment in Tim Horton’s fascinating Chopin series at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom R. Schumann, Stockhausen, Chopin: Tim Horton (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 17.6.2025. (MB)
The Belcea Quartet’s interesting and satisfying Wigmore Hall Schoenberg and Beethoven pairing
United Kingdom Schoenberg and Beethoven: Belcea Quartet (Corina Belcea, Suyeon Kang [violins], Krysztof Chorzelski [viola], Antoine Lederlin [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 11.6.2025. (MB)
Guildhall’s oddly compelling, well-performed vision of Dido and Aeneas
United Kingdom Purcell, Dido and Aeneas: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama / James Henshaw (conductor). Milton Court Theatre, London, 9.6.2025. (MB)
Momen’s playing at Wigmore Hall was radiant and she remains, as much as ever, a name to watch
United Kingdom Schubert, Byrd: Mishka Rushdie Momen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.6.2025. (CC)
The Jerusalem Quartet’s ultimate interpretation of Shostakovich quartets
United Kingdom Shostakovich Cycle: Jerusalem Quartet (Alexander Pavlosky, Sergei Bresler [violins], Ori Kam [viola], Kyril Zlotnikov [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 2-4.6.2025. (AK)
Ballet Nights – Spring into Summer skillfully brought together dance pieces of different styles and periods
United States Ballet Nights – Spring into Summer: Cadogan Hall, London, 5.6.2025. (JO’D)
‘Eternal Light’: Summer Music in City Churches – 18 to 27 June 2025
‘Eternal Light’ A series of concerts in the historic churches of the City of London: 18 – 27 June 2025 Venues: St Giles-without-Cripplegate, Fore Street, Barbican EC2Y 8DA St James Garlickhythe, Garlick Hill EC4V 2AF St Mary Abchurch, Abchurch Yard EC4N 7BA St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate EC2M 3TL Kestrel Music presents its seventh annual festival, ‘Summer … Read more