United Kingdom Sibelius, Prokofiev, Stravinsky: Andrej Power (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Klaus Mäkelä (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 10.11.2024. (JR)
Mightily impressive debut by Klaus Mäkelä with the London Symphony Orchestra
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HGO’s production of Eugene Onegin is highly impressive
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Eugene Onegin: Soloists, HGO Chorus and Orchestra / Oliver Cope (conductor). Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, London, 8.11.2024. (MB)
Much to admire in Daniele Rustioni’s performances with the LSO
United Kingdom Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Schubert: Francesca Dego (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Daniele Rustioni (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 7.11.2024. (MB)
More Opera Rara-ties from Rosa Feola and Carlo Rizzi at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Opera Rara’s Donizetti Song Project: Rosa Feola (soprano), Sally Pryce (harp), Carlo Rizzi (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 2.11.2024. (JPr)
Four hands, two pianos: A brilliant recital by Vikingur Ólafsson and Yuja Wang makes the journey worthwhile
United Kingdom Various: Vikingur Ólafsson, Yuja Wang (pianos). Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.11.2024. (CSa)
Daniel Barenboim and the WEDO in London demonstrate again their formidable partnership
United Kingdom Mendelssohn and Brahms: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra / Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.11.2024.(MB)
Kirill Gerstein’s staggering Busoni with Sakari Oramo and the BBC SO
United Kingdom Bacewicz, Busoni: Kirill Gerstein (piano), BBC Symphony Chorus (men’s voices), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 1.11.2024. (CK)
Gimmicks galore for Nordic Soundscapes: the Philharmonia under Santtu-Matias Rouvali
United Kingdom Gothe, Sibelius, Nielsen: María Dueñas (violin), Philharmonia / Santtu-Matias Rouvali (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 3.11.2024. (JR)
