Haydn, Beethoven, Nielsen: Mitsuko Uchida (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 26.5.11 (GDn)
London
Ligeti’s Études in an intriguing presentation
OUT HEAR, transition_projects, Ligeti: Danny Driver (piano), Andrew Stephen (actor), Netta Jones (direction/video design), Omola Obisesan (video assistant). King’s Place, London 23.5. 2011 (KC)
An exciting new string quartet takes the stage in London
Haydn, Janacek, Beethoven: Evropska Quartet – Rowena Kenally (violin), Adam Hill (violin), Anisa Arslanagic (viola), Max Ruisi (cello). The Red Hedgehog, Archway Road, London. 23. 4. 2011 (KC)
Not quite earthshaking:Saporro Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall perfromance
Takemitsu, Bruch, Shostakovich Akiko Suwanai (violin); Sapporo Symphony Orchestra/Tadaaki Otaka. Royal Festival Hall London, 23.5. 2011 (CC)
More ‘Mozart Unwrapped’ in London
Mozart: Cropper-Welsh-Roscoe Trio (Peter Cropper (violin), Moray Welsh (violoncello), Martin Roscoe (piano)). Hall One, Kings Place, London. 21.5.2011 (MB)
Lang Lang uninspiring in Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky Trios
Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky: Lang Lang (piano); Vadim Repin (violin); Mischa Maisky (cello). Royal Festival Hall, 9.5.2011 (CC)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a Boys’ School at ENO
Britten, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the English National Opera, Leo Hussain (conductor). Coliseum, London, 19.5.2011 (MB)
One Day’s Total Immersion in Peter Eötvös’ Music
Peter Eötvös: Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Silk Street Theatre) and Barbican Hall, London, 14.5.2011 (CC)