Mexican maestro’s musicianship marks an evening of rhythmical virtuosity with a lively dash of Hispanic colour

The combined forces of Mexico’s most prominent conductor Carlos…

Dazzling Francesca Dego joins the Halle for an evening of rousing Russian repertoire

Led by the suave and stylish young Italian conductor Daniele…

Ashkenazy brings enthusiasm, but lacks profundity

At the age of 81, Vladimir Ashkenazy appearing tonight with the…

Staples of the Romantic repertoire showcased at Manchester’s Stoller Hall

Manchester’s Northern Chamber Orchestra continue to impress.…

Gabriela Montero returns to the Wigmore Hall

Gabriela Montero returned to the Wigmore Hall tonight in an eagerly…

Astonishing virtuosity at the BBC Proms

BBC Proms 2018: Prom 4 Led by their Chief Conductor Juanjo…

Gurzenich & Roth deliver an evening of high drama in Amsterdam

Staged as part of the Robeco Summer nights series, the impressive…
Kaupo Kikkas

A glimpse down the corridors of time with Adam Walker and Mahan Esfahani in Manchester

Despite the cold Manchester evening, this was a performance full…
Kaupo Kikkas

Last minute replacement fails to dampen enthusiasm for an enjoyable evening at the Sheldonian

A near capacity audience who had turned up anticipating a rare…
Benjamin Ealovega

Excellent Hallé delivers a solid evening of Elgar

It was here in Manchester, only a stone’s throw from the modern…
Pekka Saarinen

Radu Lupu delivers assured performance at the Concertgebouw

Much has been said about Radu Lupu's enigmatic, even ethereal…
Chris Christodoulou

Prom 16: Drama, modernism, philosophy and grandeur from Ilan Volkov and the BBCSSO

A wide-ranging programme, which incorporated romantic era staples…
Xian Zhang at the podiumChris Christodoulou

Prom 21: An underwhelming performance of MacMillan and Beethoven

The noble themes of hope, freedom and brotherhood figured prominently…
Salzburger Festspiele | Marco Borrelli

Exquisite Uchida plays to her strengths at Salzburg Festival

World renowned pianist Dame Mitsuko Uchida is rightly known for…
Chris Christodoulou

Prom 52: An excellent evening of innovation from Elder and the Hallé

Prom 52 saw Sir Mark Elder’s excellent Hallé join forces with…

Prom 73: A Bach masterclass from András Schiff

There is something timeless about the music of Johann Sebastian…
Sir Mark ElderBenjamin Ealovega

Engaging and fluent performances from Elder’s Hallé

Composed and performed in 1894, Debussy’s Prélude à l'après-midi…
Cristian MacelaruSorin Popa

Nostalgia, despair and triumph with Cristian Măcelaru

Guest conductor Cristian Măcelaru tonight led the Hallé in…
Mark ElderBenjamin Ealovega

A musical journey spanning three centuries with The Hallé

Tonight Mark Elder’s excellent Hallé orchestra showcased…