United Kingdom Schumann, Das Paradies und die Peri: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Simon Halsey), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 11.1.2015 (MB)
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Gifted Young Musicians Show Their Worth
United Kingdom Rust, Beethoven, Sibelius. Ben Baker (violin) Bartholomew LaFollette (cello), JongSun Woo (piano), Melos Sinfonia, Oliver Zeffman (conductor), St John’s, Smith Square, London, 10.1.2015 (LB)
The Russian Virtuosi of Europe Impress in London
United Kingdom Cuellar, Tchaikovsky, Grebenshikov. Arturo Cuellar (piano), Boris Grebenshikov (singer), The Russian Virtuosi of Europe, Yuri Zhislin (director) Cadogan Hall, London, 9.1.2015 (LB)
Unity and Division in Barely Methodical Troupe’s Performance
United Kingdom Various composers, Bromance: Barely Methodical Troupe, Platform Theatre, London, 8.1.2015 (J.O’D)
Royal Danish Ballet Dancers Display Exuberance in Bournonville Tribute
United Kingdom Bournonville Celebration: Royal Danish Ballet Soloists and Principals, Peacock Theatre, London. 9.1.2015. (JPr)
Electro-Acoustic Music and Tightrope Artistry from Lonely Circus
United Kingdom Hoffmann, Fall/Fell/Fallen, Lonely Circus, Southbank Centre (Purcell Room), London, 10.1.2015 (J.O’D)
Garrick Ohlsson Marks the Scriabin Centenary
United Kingdom Scriabin: Garrick Ohlsson (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.1.2015 (MB)
Preview: Resolution! Dance Showcase at the Place, London
Preview: Resolution! Dance Showcase at the Place, London From Thursday 8 January to Saturday 21 February The Place hosts its annual showcase of new dance: Resolution!. Over the course of twenty-eight nights, highly varied triple-bills present choreographic work with influences ranging from Indian classical dance to capoeira, via circus, physical theatre, hip-hop and ballet. Themes … Read more