United Kingdom Brahms and Messiaen: Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Tamara Stefanovich (pianos). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 24.1.2017. (MB)
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A Very Satisfying Bruckner Ninth from Andris Nelsons and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Mozart, Bruckner: Paul Lewis (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 22.1.2017. (AS)
Much to Admire in the LPO’s Fidelio – but not the Misguided Semi-Staging
United Kingdom Beethoven – Fidelio (semi-staged performance): Soloists, Simon Williams and Helen Ryan (narrators), London Voices, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski. Royal Festival Hall, London 21.1.2017. (JPr)
A Great Bruckner 5 from Andris Nelsons and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Bruckner: Philharmonia Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London. 19.1.2017. (GD)
Joshua Bell and the ASMF: Wonderful Music-Making – and Smiles All Round!
United Kingdom Beethoven, Mendelssohn: Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Joshua Bell (director/violin), Cadogan Hall, London, 19.1.2017. (CS)
Covent Garden Sees New Cast Perform Verdi’s La traviata With Mixed Results
United Kingdom Verdi, La traviata: Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Daniele Rustioni. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 16.1.2017 (CC)
Benjamin at Covent Garden: An Historical and Unmissable Performance
United Kingdom Benjamin, Written on Skin: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/George Benjamin. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 13.1.2017. (CC)
Simon Rattle Leads an Outstanding Concert Performance of Le grand macabre
United Kingdom Ligeti – Le grand macabre: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Simon Halsey), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.1.2017. (MB)
