United Kingdom Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Medtner: Nikolai Demidenko (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 5.7.2014 (MB)
London
New English Ballet Theatre Save the Best till Last
United Kingdom Mussorgsky, Beethoven, Villa-Lobos et al, Tryst: Devotion and Betrayal: New English Ballet Theatre, Peacock Theatre, London, 5.7.2014 (J.O’D)
A Superior Schubertiade – Fit for a Prince
United Kingdom Schubert: The Prince Consort [Anna Leese (soprano) Rowan Hellier (mezzo-soprano) Nicholas Mulroy (tenor) Jacques Imbrailo (baritone)] / Alisdair Hogarth (artistic director/piano), Wigmore Hall 04.07.14 (RB)
Opera Holland Park reveals cruel, glistening beauty of Britten’s score
United Kingdom Britten, The Turn of the Screw: Soloists, City of London Sinfonia / Steuart Bedford (conductor). Holland Park, London, 1.7.2014. (MB)
Turangalîla Provides a Wonderful Season Finale for the LSO
United Kingdom Beethoven and Messiaen:Steven Osborne (piano), Cynthia Miller (ondes-Martenot), London Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Nott (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 29.6.2014 (MB)
Salonen’s Mahler Eighth Disappoints Through Trying Too Hard
United Kingdom Mahler Symphony No.8: Soloists, Philharmonia Voices, Tiffin Boys’ Choir, Rodolfus Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.6.2014. (JPr)
Fine Recital by Veronika Eberle and Shai Wosner
United Kingdom Beethoven, Schoenberg, Brahms. Veronika Eberle (violin) Shai Wosner (piano) Wigmore Hall, London, 28.6.2014 (RB)
Merce Cunningham Inspired Dance Event on Two Floors
United Kingdom Selway, Ilhan, Quinta, Rambert Event: Rambert Dance Company, Rambert, London, 28.06.2014 (J.O’D)