United Kingdom Joshua Harmon’s Admissions: Trafalgar Studios, London. 16.3.2019. (CSa)
Joshua Harmon’s Admissions at Trafalgar Studios Confronts White Liberals in Denial
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A Highly Rewarding Programme from the Heath Quartet
United Kingdom Haydn, Ligeti, and Beethoven: Heath Quartet (Oliver Heath, Sara Wolstenholme [violins], Gary Pomeroy [viola], Christopher Murray [cello]), Wigmore Hall, London, 16.3.2019 (MB)
Barbara Hannigan Makes a Diverse Programme Cohere Through Musicianship and Sheer Personality
United Kingdom Ligeti, Haydn, Berg, Gershwin (arr. Hannigan and Elliot): Barbara Hannigan (soprano/conductor), London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican Hall, London, 17.3.2019. (CS)
Fine Singing is the Best Feature of ENO’s Magic Flute Revival
United Kingdom Mozart, The Magic Flute: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera (chorus master: James Henshaw) / Ben Gernon (conductor). London Coliseum, 14.3.2019. (MB)
Haitink Coaxes Folkish Dvořák and Serene Mahler from the LSO at the Barbican
United Kingdom Dvořák and Mahler: Isabelle Faust (violin), Sally Matthews (soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.3.2019. (JPr)
Ballet Black’s Triple Bill at the Barbican Sees Them Sleek and Sharp
United Kingdom Ballet Black – Pendulum; CLICK!; Ingoma: David Plater (lighting design), Barbican Centre, London, 15.3.2019. (JO’D)
Richly Rewarding Wigmore Hall Recital from Janine Jansen and Alexander Gavrylyuk
United Kingdom Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Brahms and Franck: Janine Jansen (violin), Alexander Gavrylyuk (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 12.3.2019. (AS)
Maurizio Pollini’s Royal Festival Hall Recital Betrays Declining Powers
United Kingdom Chopin, Debussy: Maurizio Pollini (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.3.2019. (CC)
