United Kingdom Poulenc, Britten, Traditional: The Sixteen at Christmas, Harry Christophers (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15.12.2013 (SRT)
Simon Thompson
Heroic Playing from RSNO in Lutoslawski Concerto
United Kingdom Ravel, Brahms, Lutoslawski: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Leonard Elschenbroich (cello), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 13.12.2013 (SRT)
Bach Mass Lacks Polish Because of Last Minute Substitutes
United Kingdom Bach: Mass in B minor: Lorna Anderson (soprano), Kitty Whately (mezzo), Andrew Tortise (tenor), Stephan Loges (bass-baritone), SCO Chorus, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Jonathan Cohen (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 12.12.2013 (SRT)
Heart-warming Production of Seasonal Musical
Irving Berlin, White Christmas: Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 3.12.2013. (SRT)
Ticciati Completes his Schumann Cycle with Distinction and Intelligence
United Kingdom Schumann, Brahms: Alina Pogostkina (violin), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 28.11.2013 (SRT)
Very Satisfying Start to Ticciati’s Journey through Schumann’s Symphonies
United Kingdom Schumann, Mozart: Paul Lewis (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 21.11.2013 (SRT)
Sir Thomas Directs a Convincing Don Giovanni
United Kingdom Mozart, Don Giovanni: Soloists, Chorus of Don Giovanni, Orchestra of Scottish Opera / SperanzaScappucci (conductor), Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 19.11.2013 (SRT)
Andsnes Assumes Dual Role and Succeeds Magnificently
United Kingdom Stravinsky & Beethoven: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano & conductor), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 20.11.2013 (SRT)