United Kingdom Smetana, Chopin, Dvořák. Jan Lisiecki (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Krzysztof Urbański (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London 23.10.2014 (RB)
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A Mainstream Programme from Saraste and the LPO but a Fascinating Evening Nonetheless
United Kingdom Wagner, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky: Maria João Pires (piano), Augustin Dumay (violin), Antonio Meneses (cello), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.10.2014 (CC)
Magisterial Bruckner from Haitink and the LSO
United Kingdom Bruckner: London Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 23.10.2014 (MB)
Keenlyside and Ax: A Rewarding Partnership in Winterreise
United Kingdom Schubert, Winterreise, D911: Simon Keenlyside (baritone), Emanuel Ax (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 24.10.2014 (MB)
Shortlist Unveiled for the 12th British Composer Awards
Shortlist Unveiled for the 12th British Composer Awards
A Disappointing Recital by Elīna Garanča
United Kingdom Schumann, Berg and Strauss: Elīna Garanča (mezzo-soprano) and Malcolm Martineau (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 21.10.2014. (JPr)
Missed Opportunities in LSO Concert
United Kingdom Ravel, Bartok, Tchaikovsky: Janine Jansen (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Antonio Pappano (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 16.10.2014. (GD)
Opera Danube Brings The Waltz-King to St. John’s Smith Square
United Kingdom Opera Danube Present Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus (a semi-staged concert version directed by Simon Butteriss): soloists, The London Oriana Choir, Orpheus Sinfonia, Oliver Gooch (conductor). St. John’s, Smith Square, London, 18.10.2014. (JPr)
