A concert format that works, introduced by a practitioner who knows her game and wants others to love it. CDs in the foyer folks.
Up Close and Musical runs until 15 August at the Fidelio Orchestra Cafe in Clerkenwell, London
Intimate revealing visuals, a rich sound mix and some utterly brilliant musicians. A must-watch.
Armirkhanian’s Spitalfields Festival premiere ‘Ratchet Attach It’, plus dropping acid.
A gently curated event that deployed voices and instruments sympathetically.
Five new composers had their newest works premiered by the London Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday this week at the LPO’s Debut Sounds concert.
Isata Kanneh-Mason played with verve throughout the demanding Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1, creating a tender melodic line in the second movement.
Taut, well-organised and slick. And that was just getting into the auditorium.
Music-related Queens Birthday Honours 2021 for pianist Imogen Cooper, composer Huw Watkins and saxophonist Jess Gillam