I was disappointed with Gimeno’s recent Dutilleux recording with the Luxembourg Philharmonic (although the Cello Concerto is quite good) – in large part due to harmonia mundi’s close, flat, somewhat mono-dynamic recorded sound, which lacks the necessary […]
Central London Samaritans have recently moved into new premises in Marylebone, and to celebrate they are hosting a special recital to introduce themselves to the local community, raise awareness of their work, and generate essential funds […]
Britten: Peter Grimes – Nicky Spence – Welsh National Opera, 2025 (Photo: Dafydd Owen) Britten: Peter Grimes; Nicky Spence, Sally Matthews, David Kempster, director: Melly Still, conductor:Tomáš Hanus, Welsh National Opera; Wales Millennium CentreReviewed: 5 […]
James Ehnes & NAC Orchestra – National Arts Centre, Canada (Photo: Curtis Perry) Violinist James Ehnes has a long relationship with Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra having made his debut with them in 1993, […]
Prokofiev, Mussorgsky (arr. Denisov), Lyatoshynsky. Matthew Rose (bass); London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.4.2025 Prokofiev Selection from Semyon Kotko, Op. 81bis (1938-9/1943) Mussorgsky (arr. Denisov) Songs and Dances of Death (arr. […]
I first came across Russell Hepplewhite‘s work in 2013 when English Touring Opera (ETO) performed the award-winning Laika the Spacedog. He went on to write more for ETO and for companies such as London Youth […]
The National Youth Orchestra’s Spring tour, To the Beat The National Youth Orchestra’s Spring tour, To the Beat, kicks off at Birmingham Town Hall on 14 April 1014. Taking in Birmingham, the Roundhouse in London (15 […]
Prokofiev: Suite from Semyon Kotko – Vladimir Jurowski, London Philharmonic Orchestra – Royal Festival Hall (Photo: Marc Gascoigne) Prokofiev, Mussorgsky/Denisov, Lyatoshynsky; Matthew Rose, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski; London Festival HallReviewed 2 April 2025 Ukrainian […]
Lovers of the Austro-German Classical symphony will delight intros dic; as will horn players, doubly blessed (quadruply?) by a double horn concerto and a symphony that features the horns prominently. Franz Anton Hoffmeister was prolific: […]
Lalo Le roi d’Ys (concert performance) Soloists; Chelsea Opera Group Chorus & Orchestra / Paul Wingfield. Cadogan Hall, London, 30.03.2025 Cast: Margared – Maria Schellenberg Rozenn – Hye-Youn Lee Mylio – Luis Gomez Prince Karnac […]
