United Kingdom Messiaen and Schubert: Janine Jansen (violin), Lucas Debargue (piano), Torleif Thedéen (cello), Martin Fröst (clarinet), Wigmore Hall, London, 2.6.2107. (AS)
Alan Sanders
Haitink’s Reading of Bruckner’s Ninth Improves as it Unfolds
United Kingdom Beethoven and Bruckner: Mitsuko Uchida (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 1.6.2017. (AS)
Sakari Oramo’s Stunning Account of Turangalîla-symphonie
United Kingdom Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), Cynthia Miller (ondes Martinot), BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 24.5.2017. (AS)
Danny Driver’s Impressive, Humane Beethoven
United Kingdom Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms: Danny Driver (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Mario Venzago (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 23.5.2017. (AS)
Elder and the LSO Bring a Remarkable Sense of Freshness to The Planets
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Brahms and Holst: Roman Simovic (violin), Tim Hugh (cello), Ladies of the London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 18.5.2017. (AS)
Sir Andrew Davis Leads an Impressive Revival of The Beatitudes
United Kingdom Elgar and Bliss: Emily Birsan (soprano), Ben Johnson (tenor), BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London, 12.5.2017. (AS)
Yuja Wang on Scintillating Form in Tchaikovsky
United Kingdom Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Respighi: Yuja Wang (piano), Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Roma / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 11.5.2017. (AS)
A Magnificent Event. The BBC Promotes a Full-Day Immersion in the Music of Edgard Varèse
United Kingdom Total Immersion: The Complete Edgard Varèse: Artists included BBC Symphony Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor), Guildhall New Music Ensemble / Geoffrey Paterson (conductor), Fulham Symphony Orchestra / Marc Dooley (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 6.5.2017. (AS)
