United Kingdom Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 7.5.2017. (CS)
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An Excellent, if Slightly Uneven, Wigmore Hall Recital from Karita Mattila
United Kingdom Brahms, Wagner, Berg and Strauss: Karita Mattila (soprano), Ville Matvejeff (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.5.2017. (JPr)
A superbly Imaginative Combination of Debussy and Boulez
United Kingdom Debussy, Boulez: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano); Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Colin Greenfell (lighting). Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.5.2017. (CC)
A Perceptive and Penetrating Partnership Between Alban Gerhardt and Steven Osborne
United Kingdom Beethoven, Shostakovich: Alban Gerhardt (cello), Steven Osborne (piano), LSO St Luke’s, London, 4.5.2017. (CS)
Inspired Bach from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
United Kingdom Bach, The Brandenburg Concertos: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. St John’s, Smith Square, London. 2.5.2017. (CC)
Angela Brownridge Impresses Most of All in Beethoven
United Kingdom Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy: Angela Brownridge (piano), Cadogan Hall, London, 30.4.2017. (RB)
Differing Aspects of Spirituality in Music Brought to Life by John Mauceri and the LPO
United Kingdom Bach, Hindemith, Wagner and Strauss: Angel Blue (soprano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / John Mauceri (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.4.2017. (AS)
Adams Conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a Raw, Powerful Performance of Doctor Atomic
United Kingdom Adams, Doctor Atomic (semi-staged): Soloists, BBC Singers and BBC Symphony Orchestra / John Adams (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 25.4.2017. (CC)
