London Philharmonic Orchestra’s theatrical program featured Tania Leon’s world premiere, Ravel’s La Valse, and an AI-driven work by McGregor and Williams, with mixed responses to the novel technology.
Samuel Barnett and Victoria Yeates star in “Ben and Imo,” a play portraying Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst during the creation of “Gloriana” for the 1953 Coronation. Their performances expose Britten’s flaws and Holst’s steadfast support, revealing complex dynamics and emotional depth. The narrative challenges perceptions of the characters, offering a raw look at their…
Cellist Pablo Ferrández’s epic rendition of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto combined with Brahms’ joyous Symphony No. 4 made this the best LPO concert I’ve heard in a long time.
Pianists Imogen Cooper and Martin James Bartlett join the 75 year chamber orchestra for an evening of Mozart in the band’s adopted home of Croydon.
There is well-deserved buzz around this new work, securing Higgins reputation alongside that of Dani Howard as two of the UK’s go-to people for new classical music that audiences want to listen to. Like a lot of Higgins output, the Horn Concerto is a fun work to play no doubt, holds the attention of the…
Rivetting heart-tugging stuff from the Philharmonia in this Sunday afternoon mix of core romantic repertoire.
A measured, reliable Stravinsky Rite.
Breathtaking music-making for an attentive audience including a sparkling Petrushka.
Prokofiev’s trademark technicolour orchestration contrasted with Webern’s sparse score for his Symphony Op.21 performed by the Cleveland Orchestra with Franz Welser-Möst.
Committed playing from an energetic bunch of young musicians