United Kingdom Gothe, Sibelius, Nielsen: María Dueñas (violin), Philharmonia / Santtu-Matias Rouvali (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 3.11.2024. (JR)
Gimmicks galore for Nordic Soundscapes: the Philharmonia under Santtu-Matias Rouvali
London
Miller’s ENO Rigoletto still packs a punch, but Verdi’s music carries the day
United Kingdom Verdi, Rigoletto: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the English National Opera/ Richard Farnes (conductor). London Coliseum, 30.10.2024. (CSa)
Much to admire (despite acoustic challenges) in The Bach Choir’s War Requiem
United Kingdom Britten’s War Requiem: Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Andrew Staples (tenor), Mark Stone (baritone), London Youth Choir – Junior Boys & Cambiata Boys, The Bach Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra / David Hill (conductor). Westminster Cathedral, London, 30.10.2024. (JR)
Lisa Illean’s new Sonata complements the Diabelli Variations in Cédric Tiberghien’s Wigmore Hall recital
United Kingdom Illean and Beethoven: Cédric Tiberghien (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 25.10.2024. (MB)
Released from concert conventions, Collon and Aurora’s Firebird takes flight at the QEH
United Kingdom Tarkiainen, Ravel and Stravinsky: Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Tom Service (presenter). Aurora Orchestra / Nicholas Collon (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 23.10.2024. (CSa)
Even after 64 years, Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée – now performed by BRB – still transmits happiness
United Kingdom Birmingham Royal Ballet’s La Fille mal gardée: Dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Royal Ballet Sinfonia / Paul Murphy (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 25.10.2024. (JO’D)
Revelatory Alma Mahler songs from Sasha Cooke, Marin Alsop and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom G. Mahler, A. Mahler: Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Marin Alsop (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.10.2024. (CC)
The Belcea and Tabea Zimmermann bring dramatic intensity to two Wigmore Hall Mozart string quintets
United Kingdom Mozart: Belcea Quartet (Corina Belcea [violin], Suyeon Kang [violin], Krzysztof Chorzelski [viola], Antoine Lederlin [cello]) and Tabea Zimmermann (viola). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.10.2024. (CSa)
