United Kingdom Ysaÿe, Paganini, Berio, Biber, Bartók: Alina Ibragimova (violin). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.7.2022. (CS)
Claire Seymour
Dynamic Dvořák from Joshua Bell at the Royal Festival Hall
United Kingdom Sibelius, Dvořák, Beethoven: Joshua Bell (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra / Paavo Järvi (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 14.5.2022. (CS)
Sonic spirituality from Baiba Skride, Dima Slobodeniouk and the LSO at the Barbican Hall
United Kingdom Gubaidulina, Sibelius: Baiba Skride (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Dima Slobodeniouk (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 8.5.2022. (CS)
Stunning solo playing from Christian Tetzlaff at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Nielsen, Bach, Bartók: Christian Tetzlaff (violin). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.5.2022. (CS)
Julia Fischer’s spring residency with the LPO ends with magical Elgar
United Kingdom Elgar, Enescu: Julia Fischer (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.4.2022. (CS)
Stirring Gallic passion from Ibragimova, Tiberghien and the Doric Quartet at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Lekeu, Debussy, Chausson: Alina Ibragimova (violin), Cédric Tiberghien (piano), Doric String Quartet (Alex Redington & Ying Xue [violins], Hélène Clément [viola], John Myerscough [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 30.3.2022. (CS)
Passion and poise from Joshua Bell at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Schubert, Beethoven, Bloch, Ravel: Joshua Bell (violin), Shai Wosner (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 25.3.2022. (CS)
Playfulness and panache from Barbara Hannigan and the LSO
United Kingdom Copland, Haydn, Offenbach, Weill: Barbara Hannigan (soprano/conductor), Fleur Barron (mezzo-soprano), London Symphony Orchestra. Barbican Hall, London, 17.2.2022. (CS)