The multi-talented Anna Lapwood has a great many creative avenues she could follow in the future, which means a considerable range of musical experiences for the rest of us to enjoy in the years to come.
George Lewis’ Minds in Flux performed by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with Ilan Volkov was like stepping into an art installation.
A4 Brass bring dazzling technique, new works, plus arrangements of popular classics, in an album that challenges assumptions of what a brass ensemble is.
Blooming upper register notes and fireworky arpeggiated leaps made Rob Burton’s appearance at St James Piccadilly a real delight earlier today.
Three remarkable symphonies written towards the end of Mozart’s life. Jaw-dropping invention. Rip-roaring entertainment.
Violinist Daniel Lozakovich played with impressive maturity and sincerity. Conductor Klaus Mäkelä is basically off the scale.
A master of the well-placed pianissimo note or chord, and the decorative arpeggiated flourish. A real delight.
Bringing together world renowned musicians for (hopefully) magical performances is a sound strategy. It’s also a risk.
Quite how percussionist Sidiki Dembele finishes a gig without bleeding hands is beyond my comprehension.
Jess Gillam and her team of ‘kind characters and generous people’ perform excerpts from her second album Time plus John Harle’s ‘Flare’.