United Kingdom Brahms: Rudolf Buchbinder (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 23.3.2017. (AS)
London
Lucidity and Pianistic Elegance from Pollini in Schoenberg and Beethoven
United Kingdom Schoenberg, Beethoven: Maurizio Pollini (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 14.3.2017. (GD)
An Enterprising and Very Fine Recital from Răzvan Suma and Rebeca Omordia
United Kingdom Delius, Ireland, Venables, Matthew-Walker and Enescu: Răzvan Suma (cello), Rebeca Omordia (piano), St James’s Church, Piccadilly, London, 17.3.2017. (AS)
Benjamin Zander’s Refreshing and Thought-Provoking Approach to Beethoven
United Kingdom Beethoven: Mei Yi Foo (piano), Rebecca Evans (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo), Robert Murray (tenor), Derek Welton (baritone), Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra / Benjamin Zander. Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.3.2017. (CC)
Despite the LSO’s Fine Playing, Luisi Needed to be More Like Toscanini
United Kingdom Beethoven, Brahms: Igor Levit (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Fabio Luisi (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 16.3.2017. (GD)
Curnyn and ENO Revive Alden’s 2008 Production of Handel’s Partenope with Splendid Results
United Kingdom Handel, Partenope (sung in English): Orchestra of English National Opera / Christian Curnyn. London Coliseum, 15.3.2017. (CC)
More Mastery from Igor Levit in Beethoven
United Kingdom Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.3.2017. (CC)
Outstanding Debussy from Gautier Capuçon and Frank Braley
United Kingdom Martinů, Fauré, Beethoven, Debussy, Britten: Gautier Capuçon (cello), Frank Braley (piano), Kings Place, London, 15.3.2017. (RB)