United Kingdom John Williams and Bernstein: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Jonathon Heyward (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.1.2024. (MBr)
A most enjoyable evening of John Williams with Anne-Sophie Mutter
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English National Ballet’s must-see Giselle revival will give you a touch of the Wilis
United Kingdom English National Ballet’s Giselle: Dancers of English National Ballet, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Gavin Sutherland (principal guest conductor). London Coliseum, London. 11.1.2024. (JPr)
Jenůfa is a great opera given a great musical performance by Rattle, his singers and the LSO
United Kingdom Janáček, Jenůfa (concert performance): Soloists, London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican, London, 11.1.2024. (AK)
Anna Prohaska and Phantasm’s stunning Byrd and English Song at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Byrd Compared: Byrd and English Song: Anna Prohaska (soprano), Phantasm (Laurence Dreyfus [treble viol/director], Jonathan Manson, Emilia Benjamin [tenor viols], Markku Luolajan-Mikkola [bass viol]). Wigmore Hall, London, 10.01.2024. (CC)
Earth-shaking Alpine Symphony from Sir Mark Elder and the National Youth Orchestra at the Barbican
United Kingdom Howard, Smetana, R. Strauss: National Youth Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Barbican Hall, London 4.1.2024. (CK)
Alim Beisembayev proves at the Wigmore Hall how he is a remarkable, and fully formed, talent
United Kingdom Beethoven, Scriabin, Rachmaninov, Ravel: Alim Beisembayev (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 5.1.2024. (CC)
Mozart like you’ve never heard Mozart before: Angela Hewitt at the Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom R. Schumann, Mozart: Angela Hewitt (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 19.12.2023. (JC)
