Classical Notes
Reflections on classical music, recordings and performances
Monday, 31 October 2022
A profoundly moving Shostakovich cycle marks the Brodsky Quartet's 50th birthday in style
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Brodsky Quartet © Sarah Creswell Brodsky Quartet Elizabeth Wilson Marina Frolova-Walker Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 October 2022 Kings Place...
Thursday, 27 October 2022
CD Reviews - November 2022
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Pianist Clare Hammond’s new disc (realised 4 November) of Études by Hélène de Montgeroult (1764-1836) is a complete revelation. Eight ye...
Monday, 24 October 2022
Brighton Early Music Festival 2022
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My highlights from this year's Brighton Early Music Festival : Exceptional music making from such a talented pool of #BREMFLive mus...
Monday, 17 October 2022
Strong cast lifts conventional Bohème revival at the Royal Opera House
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Juan Diego Flórez (Rodolfo) & Ailyn Pérez (Mimì) © ROH/Marc Brenner Kevin John Edusei (Conductor) Richard Jones (Director) Danielle U...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Death haunts Glyndebourne Tour's powerful Bohème
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Bekhzod Davronov (Rodolfo) & Gabriella Reyes (Mimì) © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd/Bill Cooper Glyndebourne Tour 2022 Rory Macdonald (c...
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
CD Reviews - October 2022
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There have been a crop of recordings coming out of musicians’ exploits during lockdown, and violinist Sara Trickey is a strong addition to ...
Thursday, 8 September 2022
CD Reviews - September 2022
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A highlight of the 2019 Brighton Early Music Festival was vocal ensemble Voice 's show, Hildegard Transfigured , a programme of music ...
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