United Kingdom Janáček, Bartók and Elgar: Francesco Piemontesi (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 8.2.2018. (AS)
Alan Sanders
The Academy Symphony’s Enticing Programme Lives Up to Expectations
United Kingdom Rimsky-Korsakov and Stravinsky: Academy Symphony Orchestra / Oliver Knussen (conductor), Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London, 26.1.2018. (AS)
François-Xavier Roth in Refreshing Revivals of Lalo and Massenet
United Kingdom Wagner, Lalo, Debussy and Massenet: Edgar Moreau (cello), London Symphony Orchestra/ François-Xavier Roth (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 21.1.2018. (AS)
Vivid, Virtuosic Handel from Kožená and the LSO
United Kingdom Schubert, Mahler, Handel and Rameau: Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 11.1.2018. (AS)
Vladimir Jurowski Rescues Eine Herbstsymphonie from Unjustified Neglect
United Kingdom Chausson, Respighi and Marx: Julia Fischer (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 29.11.2017. (AS)
With the BRSO Jansons Shows Why he is Still at the Top of his Profession
United Kingdom Beethoven and Prokofiev: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra / Mariss Jansons (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 24.11.2017. (AS)
Everything Seemed Just Right on this Particular Night for Michail Jurowski and the LPO
United Kingdom Bridge, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky: Beatrice Rana (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Michail Jurowski (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 22.11.2017. (AS)
The Diverse Insights of the Watkins Duo Brought Individual Life to the Music
United Kingdom Scott, Delius, Fauré, Webern, Debussy and Bridge: Paul Watkins (cello), Huw Watkins (piano), Samuel West (narrator), Hall One, Kings Place, London, 19.11.2017 (AS)