A smaller audience for (what I believe was) the BFO’s second Kings Place appearance, this time with music by Mendelssohn, Florence Price and Alba Rosa Vietor. In amongst these was a performance of Schumann’s cello concerto given by young Dutch cellist Ella van Poucke. A commanding and captivating presence on stage, Ella told a compelling…
Devastating stillness, followed by much-needed hope and maybe even a dash of defiance too.
John Bridcut’s ravishing new film of Benjamin Appl and James Bailleu performing Schubert’s Winterreise at the stunning Julier Tower in Switzerland, is worthy of your attention when it’s broadcast on BBC Four free-to-air on Sunday 27 February at 8pm.
In this consistently excellent recording the brilliance of Arnold’s writing is laid bare.
A playlist triumph. Music that celebrates, consoles, and promises hope. Be sure to listen from beginning to end uninterrupted.
BFO’s Kings Place appearance brought rich orchestrations from Helen Grime, and joyous writing from Ethel Smyth.
The Devonshire classical music festival is now in its twentieth year.
Move over all pianists. Accordion players rightly deserve everyone’s attention.