United Kingdom Beethoven, Mascagni, Grieg, Dvořák: Alexandra Dariescu (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Alessandro Fabrizi (conductor) Cadogan Hall 27.11.2014 (RB)
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Tchaikovsky is the Star in The London Phil’s Latest Concert
United Kingdom Wagner, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky: Behzod Abduraimov (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Zinman (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.11.2014 (CS)
Intersection of Three Lives Described in Music, Art and Narration
United Kingdom Philippe Sands, A Song of Good and Evil: Vanessa Redgrave and Philippe Sands (narrators), Laurent Naouri (bass-baritone), Guillaume de Chassy (piano), Nina Brazier (director). Purcell Room, London, 29.11.2014 (MB)
Irony, Fear, Grief and Joy in Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Programme
United Kingdom Various composers, Mixed Programme 2014, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Royal Opera House (Linbury Studio Theatre), London, 26.11.2014 (J.O’D)
Works by Ivgi & Greben, Darshan Singh Bhuller and Didy Veldman. Photographed at West London Playhouse. Picture shows: Mapping by Darshan Singh Bhuller.
Salonen’s Pelléas et Mélisande an Extraordinary Performance and Musical Triumph
United Kingdom Debussy, Pelléas et Mélisande: Soloists, Philharmonia Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.11.2014 (MB)
Frang and Lifits Show Expressive Affinity and Individuality
United Kingdom Grieg, Mozart, Lutoslawski and Richard Strauss: Vilde Frang (violin), Michail Lifits (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 25.11.2014 (CS)
A Brave Attempt to Put On Oberon by New Sussex Opera
United Kingdom Weber, Oberon: Soloists, St Paul’s Sinfonia, New Sussex Opera Chorus, Nicholas Jenkins (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 25.11.2014 (MB)
Tribute to Leslie Head, Founder of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom In Memory of Leslie Head – Walton, Vaughan Williams, Montague and Sibelius: Sir John Tomlinson (bass), Kensington Symphony Orchestra / Russell Keable (conductor). St. John’s, Smith Square, London, 25.11.2014. (JPr)