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UK CONCERT REVIEW INDEX JULY 2010-DECEMBER 2010

  Haydn, Beethoven:  Navarra Quartet: Magnus Johnston, Marije Ploemacher (violins), Simone van der Giessen (viola), Nathaniel Boyd (cello). Reardon Smith Theatre, National Museum, Cardiff 23.1.2011 (GPu)

Shostakovich, Clarke, Bowen, Prokofiev:  Lawrence Power (viola), Simon Crawford Phillips (piano), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 22.1.2011 (GPu)

Franck and Fauré: Sally Matthews (soprano), Gerald Finley (bass baritone), London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Yannick Nézet–Séguin, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 22.1.2011 (BBr)

 ‘Mozart – Past, Present, and Future’: Kenneth Hamilton (piano), Hall One, Kings Place, London, 21.1.2011 (MB)

 J.S. Bach, Bartók, Kurtag, Beethoven: Peter Donohue (piano), Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Lothar Koenigs (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 21. 1.2011 (GPu)

 Mozart, Fauré, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Debussy, Respighi: Catrin Finch (harp), Juliette Bausor (flute), Northern Sinfonia, Bradley Creswick ( Director), The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle upon Tyne, 21.1.2011 (JL)

 Wagner, Mahler and Liszt:  Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Vladimir Jurowski (Conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London. 21.1.2011 (JPr)

 Barber, Ives, Herrmann, Walton, Benjamin Frankel and Elgar: St Paul's Sinfonia, Andrew Morley, St Paul's Church, Deptford, London, 21.1.2011 (BBr)

Beethoven, Mahler: Nicholas Angelich (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Royal Festival Hall, London 19.1.2011 (GDn)
 

Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky: Sergey Khachatryan (violin); London Symphony Orchestra; Valéry Gergiev. Barbican Concert Hall, London , 18. 1. 2011 (CC)

 Berlioz, Dvořák and Mussorgsky/Ravel:  Mischa Maisky (cello), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Diego Matheuz, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 17.1.2011 (BBr)

Haydn, Liszt, Beethoven: Stephen Hough (piano), Budapest Festival Orchestra, Ivan Fischer (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre 16.1.2011 (GD)

 Strauss and Vaughan Williams: Tim Hugh (cello), London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn, Barbican Hall, Silk Street, London, 16.1.2011 (BBr)

 

Bartók, Shostakovich, Stravinsky:Kirill Gerstein (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor) St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 15. 1. 2011 (GPu)

 John Adams and Roberto Gerhard:   Paul McGann (narrator), Crouch End Festival Chorus, London Orchestra da Camera, David Temple (conductor), Barbican Hall, Silk Street, London, 15.1.2011 (BBr)

Liszt:    Leslie Howard (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 14.1.2011 (MB)
Adam Johnson, Paul Patterson, Edgard Varese, Stephen Hough, Villa Lobos, Prokofiev, Daniel Bimbi: Symbiosis (Alison Lambert, Dan Watts, Adam Johnson), St Andrew's Church, Cheltenham. 14.1.2011 (RJ)

 Ginastera, Piazzolla and Falla: Pablo Mainetti (bandoneon), Javier Perianes (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Josep Pons, Barbican Hall, Silk Street, London, 14.1.2011 (BBr)

Szymanowski, Mahler: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wildner (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 14.1.2011 (GD)

 Martinů, Hummel, Dvořák: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Günther Herbig (conductor), Karen Geoghegan (bassoon), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 14.1.2011 (MC)


Berlioz, Britten, Schumann: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Robin Ticciati (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 13.1.2011 (SRT)

Chopin, Brahms, and Liszt: Nikolai Lugansky (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 11. 1.2011 (MB)

Mozart, Rossini, Haydn: Désirée Rancatore (soprano), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Ottavio Dantone (conductor), Guild Hall, Preston, 11.1.2011 (MC)

 Hollywood Rhapsody:  Korngold, Franz Waxman, David Raksin, Bronislaw Kaper, Miklós Rózsa, Cole Porter arranged by Conrad Salinger, Herbert Stothart/Harold Arlen, Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann, Max Steiner: BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, John Wilson, Barbican Hall, Silk Street, London, 9.1.2011 (BBr)

Prokofiev, Berg, Liszt, and Janáček:  Tai Murray (violin), Stewart Goodyear (piano), National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Kristjan Järvi (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 7.1.2011 (MB)

 Mozart: Fflur Wyn (soprano), Thomas Gould (violin), Aurora Orchestra, Nicholas Collon (conductor). Hall One, Kings Place, 6.1.2011 (MB)

 Prokofiev, Wagner and Beethoven: Alwyn Mellor (soprano), London Schools Symphony Orchestra, Peter Ash, Barbican Hall, Silk Street, London, 5.1.2011 (BBr)

Schubert, Szymanowski, and Beethoven: Szymanowski Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 2.1.2011 (MB)

New Year’s Concert -  Mozart Unwrapped: Kristian Bezuidenhout (fortepiano), Sophie Bevan (soprano), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Jonathan Cohen (conductor), Hall One, Kings Place, London 31.12.2010 (CR)

‘The Song of Mary’ – Taverner, Plummer, and Monteverdi:  Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (director). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 21.12.2010 (MB)

 German Song 1840-1850 – Mendelssohn, Schumann, Clara Schumann, Loewe:  Roman Trekel (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 17.12.2010 (MB)

Handel, Messiah: Mary Bevan (soprano); Sarah-Jane Lewis (contralto); Joshua Ellicott (tenor); George Mosley (bass); Rodolfus Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 15. 12. 2010 (MB)

 Beethoven, Martinů, Anderson, Nielsen: Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London 15.12.2010 (CR)

 Schumann and Aribert Reimann : Wolfgang Holzmair (baritone); Imogen Cooper (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 14.12. 2010 (CC)

 Bach and Schumann: Piotr Anderszewski (piano). Barbican Hall, London, 14.12.2010 (MB)

Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Holst: Gautier Capuçon, Philharmonia, Philharmonia Voices, Roger Norrington, Royal Festival Hall, London, 14.12.2010 (GDn)

Schubert, Mozart: Tokyo String Quartet with Sabine Meyer (clarinet). Wigmore Hall, London 13.12. 2010 (CC)

Beethoven: Llŷr Williams (piano), Reardon Smith Theatre, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, 12.12.2010 (GPu)

Schubert:Daniel Tong (piano), St John’s, Smith Square, London, 9.12.2010 (BBr)

Schumann: Nelly Akopian-Tamarina (piano) Wigmore Hall, 9.12. 2010 (GD)

Howard Blake: The Snowman – The Stage Show:  Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Jeremy Young (musical director), Peacock Theatre, London, 9.12.2010 (BBr)

Beethoven, Haydn, Gruber, R. Strauss: Håken Hardenberger (trumpet), Philharmonia Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 7.12.2010 (GDn)

 Bach, Szymanowski, Debussy, Chopin: Rafał Blechacz (piano) Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.10.2010 (CC)

 Ravel, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Guild Hall, Preston 7.12.2010 (MC)

 ¡México!  - A celebration of Mexican composers and their music: Rolando Villazón (tenor), Bolívar Soloists and guests, Royal Festival Hall, London 6.12.2010 (JPr)

 Zemlinsky, Debussy, Liszt, Ravel and Rachmaninov: Cavaleri Quartet (Anna Harpham and Ciaran McCabe (violins), Ann Beilby (viola), Rowena Calvert (cello)), Meng Yang Pan (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 6.12.2010 (BBr)

  Beethoven (orch. Mahler) and Alma Mahler (arr. Colin and David Matthews): Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano); London Symphony Orchestra; Marin Alsop (conductor). Barbican Hall, London 5.12.10 (JPr)

 

Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven: Angela Hewitt (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnányi (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.12.2010 (MB)

 Haydn, Sibelius, Stravinsky, Bartok: BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Vilde Frang (violin), Thomas Søndergård (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 4.12.2010 (GPu)

 The Bridgewater Hall International Concert Series - Cecilia Bartoli in Concert: Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo soprano), Basel Chamber Orchestra. Leader Jülia Schröder Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 3.12.2010 (RJF)

 Cecilia Bartoli: Sacrificium – The Agony and Ecstasy of the Castrato: Concert featuring Cecilia Bartoli (Mezzo Soprano) with Kammerorchesterbasel (Leader Julia Schröder) Birmingham Symphony Hall, 2.10 2010. (GR)

 Weber, Schumann, and Brahms: Arabella Steinbacher (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnányi (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.12.2010 (MB)

 Mahler and Beethoven: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor) with Christine Schäfer (soprano) Steven Osborne (piano), Birmingham Symphony Hall, 2.12.2010 (GR)

 Dvořák, Mysliveček and Mozart: Ana de la Vega (flute), Olivier Roberti (piano), English Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Briger, Cadogan Hall, London, 2.12.2010 (BBr)

Johann Strauss II, H K Gruber. Dukas and Tchaikovsky: Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Russell Keable, St John's, Smith Square, London, 29.11.2010 (BBr)

Brahms, Richard Strauss, Mozart:  Katie Van Kooten (soprano), Wendy Dawn Thompson (mezzo-soprano), Andrew Kennedy (tenor), James Rutherford (bass), CBSO Chorus, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Daniele Rustioni (conductor); Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 27.11.2010 (MC)

Stravinsky, Britten, Bruckner: Jennifer Walker (soprano), Sebastian Field, Dawn Burns (alto), James Atherton (tenor), Peter Wilman (tenor), Nick Perfect (bass), BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Adrian Partington (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 26.11.2010 (GPu)

Mozart, Bruckner:  Andreas Haefliger (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gunther Herbig (conductor) Royal; Festival Hall, 26.11.2010 (GD)

Elgar, Bruch and Holst: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Ladies of the London Symphony Chorus (chorus director: Joseph Cullen), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton, Royal Albert Hall, London, 25.11.2010 (BBr)

 Berio and Poulenc: Claire Booth (soprano), Christopher Glynn and Alasdair Beatson* (piano), Netia Jones (director/video). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 25.11.2010 (MB)

Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich: Oleg Marshev (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 24.11.2010 (BBr)

Angela Hewitt’s Bach Book – Bach, Schwertsik, Muldowney, and Kats-Chernin: Angela Hewitt (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 23.11.2010 (MB)

THE CONCORDIA FOUNDATION - Bach to Bernstein – An Orchestral Concert celebrating 15 years of Building Bridges through Music and the Arts: Tanya Cooling, Norah King, Laura Mitchell, Joanna Weeks (sopranos), Lise Christiansen, Anna Huntley, Alexandra Cassidy, Laura Kelly (mezzo sopranos), Michael Bracegirdle, Christopher Turner, James Geer, Nicky Spence (tenors), Rodney Clarke, Dingle Yandell, Njabulo Madlala, James Cleverton (baritones and basses), Anna Cashell, Louisa–Rose Staples, Michal Cwizewicz, Otoha Tabata, Irmina Trynkos, Tatiana Gilfallan (violins), Katy Elman (percussion), Concordia International Ensemble (Gareth McLearnon (flute), Satoko Fukuda (violin), Phuong Nguyen (classical accordion), Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas (guitar)), Voces8, Charities Philharmonia, Michael Alexander Young and John Wilson, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 22.11.2010 (BBr)

Haydn, Borodin: Edinburgh String Quartet: Tristan Gurney, Philip Burrin (violins), Michael Beeston (viola), Mark Bailey (cello). Reardon Smith Theatre, National Museum, Cardiff 21.11.10 (GPu)

 Holst, J S Bach and Britten: Justin Lavender (tenor). Timothy Bentinck (narrator), Trebles from the Westminster Under School Boys’ Choir (Edouard Favre–Gilly, James Bertlin, Tom Philips and James Plaut) (Director of Music: Jeremy Walker), Timothy End and Chris Hopklins (piano), Stephen Farr (organ), St Paul’s Girls School Chamber Choir (Director of Music: Yat–Soon Yeo), City of London Choir (Musical Director: Hilary Davan Wetton), London Mozart Players, Hilary Davan Wetton, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 21.11.2010 (BBr)

 Schuman, Schnelzer, Beethoven: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, François Leleux (oboe), John Storgårds (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 20.11.2010 (SRT)

 Rachmaninov, Sibelius, Debussy and Janáček: Giovanni Guzzo (violin), Fulham Symphony Orchestra, Marc Dooley, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 20.11.2010 (BBr)

Giovanni Gabrieli, Purcell, Rachmaninov, Traditional, arranged by Mack Wilberg and Nigel Short and John Rutter: Tredici, Richard Thomas, St Giles–in–the–Fields, St Giles High Street, London, 19.11.2010 (BBr)

Shchedrin and Mahler: London Symphony Orchestra, Olli Mustonen (piano); Valery Gergiev (conductor). Barbican Hall, London 19.11.2010 (JPr)

 Pupils from Tonbridge School and Meadows School -  Weber, Mozart and Beethoven: Lucas and Arthur Jussen (pianos), London Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Warren–Green, Tim Steiner, Cadogan Hall, London, 19.11.2010 (BBr)

Ravel, Mozart, Lindberg: Imogen Cooper (piano), RSNO Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 19.11.2010 (SRT)

 Beethoven: Hallé Orchestra, Christian Zacharias (conductor/piano), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 18.11.2010 (MC)

 Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart:  Freddy Kempf (piano), Mozarteumorchester Salzburg / Ivor Bolton St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 17.11.2010 (GPu)

 Tchaikovsky, Duncan Ward, Barber, Stravinsky: Jane Irwin (soprano), Lancashire Sinfonietta, Lyn Fletcher (director). Town Hall, Chorley, 17.11.2010 (MC)

 Rossini, Mozart, Weber and Richard Strauss:  Sabine Meyer (clarinet), Dag Jensen (bassoon), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Gianandrea Noseda (conductor) Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 13.11.2010 (MC)

Zemlinsky and Ravel: Cavaleri Quartet (Anna Harpham and Ciaran McCabe (violins), Ann Beilby (viola), Rowena Calvert (cello), St Martin–in–the–Fields, London, 12.11.2010 (BBr)

Roussel, Holt, Sibelius: Robert Plane (clarinet), Philippe Schartz (flugelhorn), Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / François-Xavier Roth (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 12.11.2010 (GPu)

 Saint–Saëns, Fauré and Ravel: Viviane Hagner (violin), Steven Isserlis (cello), Jean–Efflam Bavouzet (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 12.11.2010 (BBr)

 Schubert: Pavel Haas Quartet (Veronika Jarušková – Eva Karová (violins)  Pavel Nikl (viola) – Peter Jarušek (cello)), Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s London, 11.11.2010 (BBr)

 Remembrance and Revival -  Vaughan Williams, Dorothy Howell, Josef Holbrooke, Lillian Elkington and Elgar: Valentina Seferinova (piano), Orion Symphony Orchestra, Toby Purser, Cadogan Hall, London, 11.11.2010 (BBr)

Debussy, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky: Akiki Suwanai (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Tughan Sokhiev (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.11.2010 (MB)

 PIANOCIRCUS:  Cheltenham Contemporary Concerts, Holy Apostles' Church, Cheltenham. 11.11.2010 (RJ)

 Brahms and Cherubini: Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano), Hallé Choir, Hallé Orchestra,Markus Stenz (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 11.11.2010 (MC)

Kurtág:  Dawn Upshaw (soprano) Geoff Nuttall (violin) Barbican Hall, London 11.11.2010 (GDn)

Emily Howard, Mendelssohn and Elgar (Centenary Performance of Elgar Violin Concerto):  Nikolaj Znaider (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Collon (conductor*), Sir Colin Davis (conductor). Barbican Hall, 10.11.2010 (MB)

 Elgar: Christine Rice (mezzo–soprano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Oliver Gooch, Cadogan Hall, London, 9.11.2010 (BBr)

Out Hear – Super-Collider: Berio, Fujikura/Sakamoto, Aperghis, Lachenmann, Toop, Fujikura: Loré Lixenberg (mezzo soprano), James Widden (violin), David Toop (laptop), OKEANOS, Pascal Gallois (Bassoon), E.laine (voice), Dai Fujikura (curator), Hall Two, Kings Place, London  8.11.2010 (CR)

Hindemith, Debussy, Ravel and Mussorgsky (orchestrated by Ravel): Jean–Efflam Bavouzet (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Barbican Hall, London, 5.11.2010 (BBr)

‘Out of the Labyrinth’ - Elias and Birtwistle: Theseus Ensemble, Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London, 5.11.2010 (MB)

Debussy and Ravel:Pavel Haas Quartet - Veronika Jarušková – Eva Karová (violins) Pavel Nikl (viola) – Peter Jarušek (cello) Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s London, 4.11.2010 (BBr)

Chopin: Yulianna Avdeeva (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 3. 11. 2010 (CC)

Beethoven, Bruch and Sibelius: Fenella Humphreys (violin), London Phoenix Orchestra, Levon Parikian, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 3.11.2010 (BBr)

Mozart, Mendelssohn, Mahler: James Ehnes (violin), Sarah-Jane Brandon (soprano), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Guild Hall, Preston 3.11.2010 (MC)

 Beethoven Mendelssohn and Dvořák: Tasmin Little (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Janusz Piotrowicz, Royal Albert Hall, London, 2.11.2010 (BBr)

Crumb, Cashian: CHROMA Ensemble, Hall Two, Kings Place, 1.11.2010 (GDn)

Schumann and Brahms: Sofya Gulyak (piano), Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London, 31.10.2010 (BBr)

Haydn, Schumann, Beethoven:Hagen String Quartet. Wigmore Hall, 30. 10. 2010 (CC)

Shostakovich, Bartók and Rachmaninov: James Ehnes (violin) BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Gianandrea Noseda (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 30.10.2010 (MC)

Oxford Lieder Festival 2100 - Schubert, Berlioz, Granados, Rossini et al: Clara Mouriz (mezzo-soprano), Joseph Middleton (piano). Holywell Music Room, Oxford. 28.10.2010. (RJ)

Svendsen, Sibelius and Shostakovich: Alena Baeva (violin), Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio/Terje Mikkelsen (conductor),  Great Hall, Lancaster University, Lancashire, 28.10.2010 (MC)

 Mendelssohn, Mahler, and Brahms: Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.10.2010 (MB)

Combier, Hurel, Chauris, Amy: Jean-Frédéric Neuburger (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, François-Xavier Roth (conductor), BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 27.10.2010 (GPu)

The Spaghetti Western Orchestra:  performs the film music of Ennio Morricone. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 27.10.2010 (JPr)

 Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos: Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr (director, harpsichord) Birmingham Town Hall, 26.10.2010. (GR)

Helmut Lachenmann Chamber Music Day: Arditti Quartet, Helmut Lachenmann (piano), Oliver Coates (cello), Clio Gould (violin), Sarah Leonard (soprano), Rolf Hind (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 23.10.2010 (GDn)

The BBC Symphony Orchestra’s 80th Birthday Concert - Wagner, Stephen McNeff, Kaija Saariaho, Stravinsky: Tom Service (Presenter) Oliver Cox, Owen Gunnell (Percussion) Kari Kriikku (Clarinet), BBC Symphony Orchestra/David Robertson, Barbican Hall, London, 22.10.10 (J-PJ)

Oxford Lieder Festival 2010 - Wolf,  Mörike Songs: Sophie Daneman (soprano), Anna Grevelius (mezzo-soprano), James Gilchrist (tenor), Stephan Loges (baritone), Raphaela Papadakis (soprano), Sholto Kynoch (piano). Holywell Music Room, Oxford. 22-23.10.2010 (RJ)

Rossini, Rachmaninov and Rimsky–Korsakov: John Lill (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Josep Caballé–Domenech, Royal Albert Hall, London, 22.10.2010 (BBr)

Strauss, Mathias, Brahms:  Peter Donohoe (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, National Youth Orchestra of Wales, Jac van Steen (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 22.10.2010 (GPu)
Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Copland: Lara Melda (formerly Ömeroglu) (piano), English Chamber Orchestra, Stephanie Gonley (violin/director), Cadogan Hall, London, 21.10.2010 (BBr)

 Adès, David Matthews and Elgar: Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Russell Keable, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 19.10.2010 (BBr)
Benjamin, Ravel, Chopin, and Beethoven: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 19.10.2010 (MB)

Chopin, Schumann: Sarah Beth Briggs (piano). Fairfield Halls, London, 19.10.2010 (CM)

Sibelius, Grieg, Rachmaninov: Nikolai Lugansky (piano); Philharmonia Orchestra; Vladimir Ashkenazy. Colston Hall, Bristol 17.10.2010 (JQ)

Ives, Adams, Marshall:  Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Maltman (baritone), Baldur Brönnimann (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 16.10.2010 (SRT)

Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Dvořák: John Lill (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Krzysztof Urbański (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15.10.2010 (SRT)

 Sibelius, Leif Segerstam and Nielsen: Academy Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam, Duke's Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London, 15.10.2010 (BBr)

Stravinsky and Beethoven: Rhian Evans (soprano), Rosie Aldridge (mezzo soprano), Edward Hughes (tenor), Edward Grint (baritone), Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (chorus director: Nigel Short), Martin André. Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London, 14.10.2010 (BBr)

 Delius, Elgar and Vaughan Williams: Nikolaj Znaider (violin), Hallé Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 14.10.2010 (MC)

Mahler Symphony No 3: Susan Bickley (mezzo) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Vassily Sinaisky (conductor) Ladies of the CBSO Chorus, CBSO Youth Chorus. Birmingham Symphony Hall, 13.10.2010. (GR)

 Lindberg, Mendelssohn, Walton:  London Philharmonic Orchestra, Agata Szymczewska  (violin), Osmo Vänskä, Royal Festival Hall, London 13.10.2010 (GDn)

Siem, Dvořák, Janáček:  Anna-Sophie Mutter (violin), Krassimira Stoyanova (soprano), Anna Stephany (mezzo), Simon O'Neill (tenor), Martin Snell (bass), Catherine Edwards (organ), London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Michael Francis, Sir Colin Davis, Barbican Hall, London, 12.10.2010 (GDn)

J S Bach (arranged Elgar), Barber and Elgar:  Salomon Orchestra, Dominic Grier, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 12.10.2010 (BBr)

Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts 2010 (2) - Monteverdi, Vespers of 1610: St Mary’s Church, Swansea, 10.10 2010 (NR)


 The Planets,  An HD Odyssey:   Houston Symphony, Hans Graf (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10.10.2010 (SRT)

Bernstein, Szymanowski and Malcolm Arnold: Victoria Goldsmith (violin), Ealing Symphony Orchestra, John Gibbons, St Martin’s Church, Hale Gardens, London, 9.10. 2010 (BBr)

Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts 2010 -  Mathias, Mahler, Schumann: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Tadaaki Otaka, Llyr Williams (piano). Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 9.10.2010 (NR)

 Dvořák,  Te Deum and Stabat Mater : Janice Watson (soprano); Dagmar Pecková (mezzo); Peter Auty (tenor); Peter Rose (bass); London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra/Neeme Järvi. Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.10.2010 (CC)

 Delius, Liszt, Rachmaninov and Strauss:  Vocal Recital from Sarah-Jane Brandon (soprano) with Simon Lepper (piano), Barber Institute, Birmingham University, 8.10. 2010. (GR)

Edwin Roxburgh, Elgar and Delius:Olivia Robinson (soprano), Christopher Bowen (tenor), BBC Symphony Chorus (director: Stephen Jackson), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Andrew Davis, Barbican Hall, London, 8.10.2010 (BBr)

 Suk, Schumann, Dvořák: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 7.10.2010 (GPu)

 Mahler, Schumann and Richard Strauss: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy (conductor). Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 6.10.2010 (MC)

Suk, Chopin, Dvořák: Evgeny Kissin (piano); London Philharmonic Orchestra/Neeme Järvi. Royal Festival Hall, London 6.10.2010
 

Tchaikovsky: Nemanja Radulovic (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grzegorz Nowak, Cadogan Hall, London, 5.10.2010 (BBr)


Beethoven, Schumann, and Chopin: Dame Mitsuko Uchida (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.10.2010 (MB)

Tippett, Richard Strauss, John Adams and Shostakovich:Orchestra of St Paul's, Ben Palmer, Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, 4.10.2010 (BBr)

Sibelius, Wagner: Vilde Frang (violin), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 3.10.2010 (SRT)

Tetbury Music Festival 2010 - Alvarez, Bach, Barber, Brahms, Gershwin and  Lavista:  Brodsky Quartet, Roger Vignoles Academy of Ancient Music, Elizabeth Watts, Richard Egarr. Tetbury Music Festival, 30.9.2010   3.10.2010 (RJ)

 Schumann: Ann Murray (mezzo-soprano), Iain Burnside (piano). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 2.10.2010 (MB)

Conneson, Roussel and  Beethoven: Paul Lewis (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1.10.2010 (SRT)

Mahler Symphony No 3: Katarina Karneus (mezzo), Women of the BBC National Chorus of Wales, Boys of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester Cathedral Choirs, BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Tadaaki Otaka (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 1.10.2010 (GPu)

Wagner, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich:  Viktoria Mullova (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 30.9.2010 (MB)

Bach/Elgar, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov: Poom Prommachart (piano), Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra, James Blair, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 29.9.2010 (BBr)

Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin: Piano Recital from Mitsuko Uchida, Birmingham Symphony Hall. 26.9.2010. (GR)

Shchedrin, Strauss and Mahler: London Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Marriner (clarinet), Rachel Gough (bassoon); Valery Gergiev (conductor). Barbican Hall, London 26.9.2010 (JPr)

Macmillan, Ravel, Dvořák: Nicholas Angelich (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 25.9.2010 (SRT)

 Zemlinsky and Mahler:  Petra Lang (mezzo-soprano), Ladies of the London Philharmonic Choir, Trinity Boys Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Vladimir Jurowski. Royal Festival Hall, London. 22.9.2010 (JPr)

Bach/Busoni, Beethoven, Brahms:  Llŷr Williams (piano) Wigmore Hall, London, 22.9.2010 (CC)

Mahler, Symphony No. 8: Soloists, Augmented CBSO Chorus, CBSO, Andris Nelsons (Conductor). Birmingham Symphony Hall. 16.9.2010 (GR)

Hugo Wolf -  Songs from the Spanisches Liederbuch: Angelika Kirschlager (mezzo) Ian Bostridge (tenor) and Julius Drake (piano) Wigmore Hall, London 13.9.2010 (GD)

‘Pastiche, politics, and all that jazz’ – Stravinsky, Weill, and Eisler: Students from the Royal Academy of Music. St Pancras Room, Kings Place, London, 12.9.2010 (MB)

 Prom 76 - The Last Night of the Proms: Renée Fleming (soprano), Maxim Rysanov (viola), BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jirí Belohlávek, Royal Albert Hall, London, 11.9.2010 (BBr)

Opening concert of 2010-11 season, ‘Wigmore Memories’ – Berg, Brahms, Sibelius, and Strauss: Karita Mattila (soprano), Martin Katz (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 10.9.2010 (MB)

Prom 74 – Schubert, Schumann, Holloway, and Mozart: Dorothea Röschmann (soprano), Finghin Collins (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Noseda (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 9.9.2010 (MB)

Prom72 - Wagner, Tansy Davies and Bruckner: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jirí Belohlávek. Royal Albert Hall, London, 8.9.2010 (BBr)

Prom 71 – Debussy and Stravinsky: Orchestre National de France, Daniele Gatti (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 7.9.2010 (MB)

Prom 66 – Wagner, Strauss, Schoenberg, Webern, and Berg: Karita Mattila (soprano), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 4.9.2010 (MB)

Prom 65 – Beethoven and Mahler: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 3.9.2010 (MB)

Prom 63 – Rameau, Canteloube, Martin Matalon, and Mussorgsky (arr. Wood): Anna Caterina Antonacci (soprano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 2.9.2010 (MB)

Prom 62 - Hindemith, Mahler and Bruckner: Christian Gerhaher (baritone) Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Herbert Blomstedt (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 1.9.2010 (JPr)

Prom 61 - Humperdinck, Hansel und Gretel: Soloists, Glyndebourne Festival Opera Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Robin Ticciati. Royal Albert Hall, London 31.8.2010 (JPr)

Prom 60 – Walton, George Butterworth, Arnold, Graham Fitkin, Bernstein, Gershwin, John Williams and Harry Warren: BBC Proms Family Orchestra and Chorus, BBC Concert Orchestra, Keith Lockhart, Graham Fitkin, Lincoln Abbotts and 8 others, Royal Albert Hall, London, 30.8.2010 (BBr)

Proms Chamber Music 7 – Janáček and Schubert: Lars Vogt (piano), Cadogan Hall, London, 30.8.2010 (BBr)

Prom 58 - Dvořak, Martinů, Janáček and Grieg: Lars Vogt (piano) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner, Royal Albert Hall, 29.8.2010 (GD)

Proms Saturday Matinee 4 – Robin Holloway and Schumann: Toby Spence (tenor), Ian Brown (piano), Nash Ensemble, Edward Gardner (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 28.8.2010 (MB)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (13) - Stravinsky, Bernstein, Dvořák: Midori (violin), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles (conductor). Usher Hall, 28.8.2010 (SRT)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (12) -  Rebel, Poulenc, Volans, Bizet: Katia and Marielle Labèque (pianos), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor). Usher Hall, 27.8.2010 (SRT)

 Prom 56 - Barber, Shostakovich and Bruckner:  Alisa Weilerstein (cello)  The Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä (conductor) Royal Albert Hall  27.8.2010 (GD)

 Prom 54 -  Turnage, Barber, Sibelius: Gil Shaham (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson (conductor) BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London 26.8.2010 (CR)

 Prom 53 - Mozart Bent Sørensen and Grieg: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano/director), Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, Isabelle van Keulen (director/leader), Per Kristian Skalstad (conductor, Sørensen only), Royal Albert Hall, London, 25.8.2010 (BBr)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (11) - Gerald Finley sings Schumann, Ravel, Barber and Ives: Gerald Finnely (baritone), Julius Drake (piano). Queen’s Hall, 25.08.2010 (SRT)

Prom 52 - Richard Strauss Ravel and Scriabin: Hélène Grimaud (piano), Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Royal Albert Hall, London, 24.8.2010 (BBr)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (10) - Music of Fire and Air: Montserrat Figueras (soprano), La Capella Reial de Catalunya, Hespèrion XXI, Jordi Savall (director). Greyfriars Kirk, 24.08.2010 (SRT)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (8) – Simon Keenlyside sings Rorem, Butterworth and Schumann : Simon Keenlyside (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Queen’s Hall, 23.8.2010 (SRT)

 Prom 50 - Mozart, Bartók, Haydn: Richard Goode (piano), BBC SO and Chorus, BBC Singers, Nicholas Phan (tenor), Ashley Holland (baritone), David Robertson (conductor) Royal Albert Hall, 22.8.2010(GD)

Proms Saturday Matinee 3 – Dowland, Britten, Gesualdo, Brett Dean, Monteverdi, and Betty Olivero: Lawrence Power (viola), I Fagiolini, Robert Hollingworth (director), Britten Sinfonia, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 21.8.2010 (MB)

Prom 47 - John Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Howard Skempton and Morton Feldman: John Tilbury (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ilan Volkov, Royal Albert Hall, London, 20.8.2010 (BBr)

Prom 46: Mosolov, Arvo Pärt, Ravel and Scriabin: Jean–Efflam Bavouzet (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Royal Albert Hall, London, 20.8.2010 (BBr

Prom 45 - Mozart, Liszt, Rimsky–Korsakov, James Dillon and Tchaikovsky: Boris Giltburg (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins, 19.8.2010 (BBr)

Prom 44 - Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky: Nikolai Lugansky (piano), Russian National Orchestra, Andrey Boreyko, Royal Albert Hall, London, 18.8.2010 (BBr)

 Prom 42 - Arvo Pärt, Britten, Huw Watkins and Shostakovich: Alina Ibragimova (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Edward Gardner, Royal Albert Hall, London, 17.8.2010 (BBr)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (6) - Ives, Bruckner: Joela Jones (organ), Cleveland Orchestra, Franz Welser-Möst (conductor). Usher Hall, 17. 8.2010 (SRT)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (5) -

Morales, Guerrero: The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (director). Greyfriars Kirk, 17.8.2010 (SRT)

Prom 41- Scriabin and Stravinsky: Nadezhda Serdiuk (mezzo–soprano), Sergei Skorokhodov (tenor), London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Joseph Cullen), London Symphony Orchestra, Valery Gergiev, Royal Albert Hall, London, 16.8.2010 (BBr)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (4) - Nielsen and Wagner: Juha Uusitalo (bass-baritone), Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor). Usher Hall, 16.8.2010 (SRT)

Proms Chamber Music 5 - Ysaÿe and Franck: Julia Fischer (violin) and Milana Chernyavska (piano), Cadogan Hall, London, 16.8.2010 (BBr)


Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 (2) - Bach for Breakfast: Royal Overseas League and Bach to the Future: The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 16.8.2010 (SRT)

Prom 40 - Mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Scriabin, Prokofiev: Julia Fischer (violin); London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vladimir Jurowski. Royal Albert Hall, London, 15.8.2010 (CC)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (3) - Nielsen and Wagner: Petra Lang (mezzo), Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor). Usher Hall, 15.8.2010 (SRT)

 Three Choirs Festival 2010 (7)  - Music by Elgar, Parry, Holst and Butterworth: Amanda Roocroft (soprano); Three Choirs Festival Chorus; Philharmonia Orchestra; Ashley Grote (organ); Adrian Partington, Gloucester Cathedral 14.8.2010 (JQ)

Three Choirs Festival 2010 (6)  -  Songs by Finzi, Moeran, Gurney, Head, Venables and Butterworth: Roderick Williams (baritone); Suzie Allen (piano)The Church of St. Mary de Lode, Gloucester 14.8.2010 (JQ)

 Three Choirs Festival 2010 (5)  -  Music by Gurney, Elgar and Finzi: Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano); James Gilchrist (tenor); Three Choirs Festival Chorus; Philharmonia Orchestra; Christopher Allsop (organ); Adrian Lucas, Gloucester Cathedral 13.8.2010 (JQ)

Prom 37 - Verdi, Dallapiccola, Bruch, Schumann: Sarah Tynan (soprano) James Ehnes (violin) BBC Philharmonic/Gianandrea Noseda, Royal Albert Hall, London 13.8.2010 (CC)

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 (1) – John Adams, El Niño: Soloists, Edinburgh Festival Chorus, NYCoS National Girls Choir, Theatre of Voices, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: James Conlon. Usher Hall, 13.8.2010 (SRT)

Prom 35 - Ligeti, Tchaikovsky, Langgaard, Sibelius: Henning Kraggerud (violin), Inger Dam-Jensen (soprano), Danish National Concert Choir, Danish National Vocal Ensemble, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard (conductor) BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London 11.8.2010 (CR)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 (1) – Handel, Bach: Ludus Baroque, Richard Neville-Towle, Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, 10 and 12.8.2010 (ST)

 Three Choirs Festival 2010 (4) - Music by Vaughan Williams, Holst and Elgar:  Philippe Graffin (violin); Philharmonia Orchestra; Sir Roger Norrington,  Gloucester Cathedral 10.8.2010 (JQ)

Prom 34 - Franz Schreker, Korngold and Mahler: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Deutsches Symphonie–Orchester Berlin, Ingo Metzmacher, Royal Albert Hall, 10.8.2010 (BBr)

Three Choirs Festival 2010  (3) - Music by Brahms, Joubert and Beethoven:  Carolyn Sampson (soprano); Neal Davies (bass-baritone); Three Choirs Festival Chorus; Philharmonia Orchestra; Ashley Grote (organ); Adrian Partington,  Gloucester Cathedral 9.8.2010 (JQ)

Prom 32 – Tchaikovsky, Janáček, and Berlioz: Maxim Rysanov (viola), European Union Youth Orchestra, Matthias Bamert (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 9.8.2010 (MB)

Three Choirs Festival 2010 (2) - Mahler, Symphony No 2 in C Minor, ‘Resurrection’: Ailish Tynan (soprano); Susan Bickley (mezzo-soprano); Three Choirs Festival Chorus; Philharmonia Orchestra; Ashley Grote (organ); Jac van Steen,  Gloucester Cathedral 8.8.2010 (JQ)

Prom 31, Messiaen, Mozart, Parry and Brahms: Louis Lortie (piano). BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Royal Albert Hall London 8.8.2010 (MMB)

Three Choirs Festival 2010 (1) - Elgar, The Kingdom Op. 51: Susan Gritton (soprano); Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo-soprano); Adrian Thompson (tenor); Roderick Williams (baritone); Three Choirs Festival Chorus; Philharmonia Orchestra; Ashley Grote (organ); Adrian Partington, Gloucester Cathedral 7. 8.2010 (JQ)

Prom 29 – Dukas, Anderson, and Berlioz: National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Semyon Bychkov (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 7.8. 2010 (MB)

Prom 27: John Foulds, Beethoven and Richard Strauss: Paul Lewis (piano), Hallé Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder, 6.8.2010 (BBr)

Prom 26: Mahler: Camilla Tilling (soprano), World Orchestra for Peace, Valery Gergiev, 5.8.2010 (BBr)

Prom 25 – Bach and Stravinsky: Soloists, BBC Singers, Daniel Hyde (organ), London Sinfonietta, David Atherton (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 4 August 2010 (MB)

Prom 24 – Mahler: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 4 August 2010 (MB)

Prom 23: John Foulds, Vaughan Williams and Elgar: Elin Pritchard, Marie Claire Breen, Emily Mitchell, Natalie Montakhab (soprano), Jemma Brown, Beth Mackay, Rebecca Afonwy–Jones, Lynda–Jane Workman (mezzo–soprano), Stephen Chambers, Warren Gillespie, John Pumphrey, Ronan Busfield (tenor), James Birchall, Owain Browne, Michel de Souza, Ross McInroy (bass), Nicola Benedetti (violin), Ashley Wass (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles, Royal Albert Hall, London, 3.8.2010 (BBr)

Prom 22 - Mozart, Ligeti, Benjamin and Ravel: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) BBC SO, Jonathan Nott, Royal Albert Hall, 2.8. 2010 (GD)

Prom 21  - Berlioz and Wagner- concert performance of Tristan und Isolde Act II: Soloists, Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 1.8.2010 (JPr)

Prom 20 -  Wagner, Lamare transcriptions and original improvisations:  Wayne Marshall organist. Royal Albert Hall, London 1.8.2010 (JPr)

Prom 18 - Brett Dean, Mahler and Shostakovich: Ekaterina Gubanova (mezzo–soprano), The Australian Youth Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder, Royal Albert Hall, London, 30.7.2010 (BBr)

Prom 17 – Dvořák and Mozart: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Douglas Boyd (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 29.7.2010 (MB)

Prom 16 – Wagner, Beethoven, and Dvořák: Paul Lewis (piano), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 29.7.2010 (MB)

Prom 15 – Stockhausen, Birtwistle, Colin Matthews, Luke Bedford, Zimmermann, and Schumann:  Leila Josefowicz (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 28.7.2010 (MB)

Prom 14 - Beethoven: Hilary Hahn (violin) Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Parvo Järvi (conductor) Royal Albert Hall, London, 27.7.2010 (GD)

Prom 13 - Cherubini, Schumann, Holt, R. Strauss: Colin Currie (percussion); BBC NOW/Thierry Fischer. Royal Albert Hall, Monday, 26.7.2010 (CC)

Prom 11 -  The Doctor Who Prom: Yamit Mamo and Mark Chambers (vocalists), London Philharmonic Choir, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Ben Foster and Grant Llewellyn (conductors) Royal Albert Hall, London 25.7.2010 (JPr)

Gower Festival 2010 (2)  – Monteverdi et al : The Gonzaga Band, St John’s Church, Gowerton, 24.7 2010 (GPu)

Prom 9 – Parry, Scriabin, Tchaikovsky:  Nelson Goerner (piano); BBC Philharmonic/Vassily Sinaisky. 23.7. 2010, Royal Albert Hall, London (CC)

 Prom 8 - Britten Prokofiev and Shostakovich: Alexander Toradze (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Thierry Fischer, Royal Albert Hall, London, 22.7.2010 (BBr)

Cheltenham Music Festival 2010 (3) – New Music: Joe Cutler, Rolf Wallin, Michael Langemann, Richard Blackford, Graham Fitkin, Elena Langer (RJ)

Prom 6 - Beethoven: Paul Lewis (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiří Bělohlávek, Royal Albert Hall, London, 21.7.2010 (BBr)

Prom 5 – Wagner, Mendelssohn, Gunther Schuller, and Strauss: Viviane Hagner (violin), WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne, Semyon Bychkov (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 20.7.2010 (MB)

Prom 4 – Schumann, Rachmaninov, and Tchaikovsky:  Simon Trpčeski (piano), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 19.7.2010 (MB)

Prom 3: Verdi, Simon Boccanegra (Semi-staged performance): Soloists, Royal Opera House Chorus and Orchestra, Antonio Pappano (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 18.7.2010 (JPr)

Chopin: Lucy Parham (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 18th July 2010 (J-PJ)

Gower Festival 2010 - Mozart, Shostakovich and Grieg: The Royal Quartet, St Cenydd’s Church, Llangennith, 17.7 2010 (NR)

Prom 2 – Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (concert staging): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Lothar Koenigs (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 17.7.2010 (MB)

Prom 1: Mahler Symphony No.8 ‘Symphony of a Thousand’: Soloists, various choruses cathedral choristers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiři Bělohlávek (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 16.7.2010 (JPr)

Bruch, Saint–Saëns and Rachmaninov: Farhad Badalbeyli (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Dimitry Yablonsky (conductor and cello), Cadogan Hall, London, 15.7.2010 (BBr)

Cheltenham Music Festival 2010 (2) - Brett Dean at Cheltenham: a report from Roger Jones (RJ)

Cheltenham Music Festival 2010 (1) - Forty Parts and Counting: Music by Gabriel Jackson; John Taverner; György Ligeti: John Sheppard; Michael Zev Gordon; and Thomas Tallis, New London Chamber Choir/James Weeks, Cheltenham College Chapel 10.7.2010 (JQ)

Wolf, Duparc, Strauss, Britten, and Poulenc: Dame Felicity Lott (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 10.7.2010 (MB)

Planes, Trains & Automobiles: London Phoenix Orchestra, Levon Parikian, Cadogan Hall, London, 3.7.2010 (BBr)

Shostakovich, Launy Grøndahl and Malcolm Arnold:

Miguel Tantos (trombone), Sinfonia Tamesa, Matthew Taylor, St John's Church, Waterloo Road, London 3.7. 2010 (BBr)

Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky: Viktoria Postnikova (piano) Philharmonia Orchestra, Yuri Temirkanov (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London. 29.6.2010 (GD)

Arnold, Shostakovich and Walton: Jaroslaw Nadrycki (violin), Salomon Orchestra, Neil Ferris, 29.6.2010 (BBr)

Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev: Sakaya Shoji (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra, Yuri Temirkanov (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, London. 27.6. 2010 (GD)

Loewe, Schubert, Wolf, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Weill: Catherine Hopper (mezzo-soprano), Joseph Middleton (piano). Wigmore Hall, London. 26.6.2010 (ED)

Stephen Sondheim, A Little Night Music (1973):  Academy Musical Theatre Company and Orchestra, David White, Sir Jack Lyons Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London, 24.6.2010 (BBr)

Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev: Denis Matsuev (piano) Philharmonia Orchestra, Yuri Temirkanov (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.6.2010 (GD)

Rossini, Adrian Beecham and Tchaikovsky: Sadhbh Dennedy (soprano), Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra, James Blair, St John’s, Smith Square, London: 23.6.2010 (BBr)

Wagner, Sibelius, Arnold and Nielsen: Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Russell Keable, St John's, Smith Square, London, 21.6.2010 (BBr)

Bach-Webern, Lachenmann, and Brahms: Maurizio Pollini (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Peter Eötvös (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.6.2010(MB)

Mozart and Bartók:  Quatuor Ebène, Wigmore Hall, London, 20.6.2010 (MB)

Rossini, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev: Nikolai Demidenko (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Matthias Bamert (conductor), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea 19.6.2010 (GPu)

Lawes, Goehr, Bach: Fretwork, Michael Chance (countertenor), Kings Place, London, 17.6.2010 (GDn)

 R. Strauss, Schoenberg : Anne Schwanewilms (soprano); Roger Vignoles (piano). Wigmore Hall, Wednesday 16.10.2010 (CC)

Peter Pears Centenary Celebration – Britten, The Five Canticles: John Mark Ainsley, Peter Davoren, Julian Forbes, Thomas Hobbs and Tim Lawrence (tenors), Michael Chance (counter tenor), Johnny Herford (baritone), Michael Kidd (horn), Akiko Iwaki (harp), Roger Vignoles and Jocelyn Freeman (piano), Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London, 14.6.2010 (BBr)

63rd Aldeburgh Festival – Opening Weekend:  John-Pierre Joyce reports on the first three concerts (J-PJ)

Mahler, Mozart:  Lucy Crowe (soprano), Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo), James Gilchrist (tenor), Peter Rose (bass), BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Thierry Fischer (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 11.6.2010 (GPu)

Schubert, Richard Strauss and Kurt Schwertsik: Julia White (oboe), Morley Chamber Orchestra, Charles Peebles, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 11.6.2010 (BBr)

Brahms, Berlioz:  Sergey Khachatrynan (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra/Esa-Pekka Salonen, Royal Festival Hall, London, 10.6.2010 (J-PJ)

Dvořák, Britten, Shostakovich: Daniel Hope (violin), Mark Elder (conductor), London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican Hall, London, 10.6.2010 (GDn)

Khachaturian, Elgar and Rachmaninov: Elizabeth Sikora (mezzo soprano), Ivan Kiwuwa (piano), Ealing Symphony Orchestra, John Gibbons, St James's, Piccadilly, London, 10.6.2010 (BBr)

Strauss:  Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Christopher Maltman (baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 9.6.2010 (MB)

Tchaikovsky Gala: Wen–Sinn Yang (cello), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grzegorz Nowak, Cadogan Hall, London, 8.6.2010 (BBr)

Mendelssohn, Brahms:  Wihan Quartet. Wigmore Hall, 11.30am 5.6.2010 (CC)

‘Viennese Schools’ – Webern, Haydn, Berg, Mozart, Schoenberg, and Schubert: David Greilsammer (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.6.2010 (MB)

Chipping Campden Music Festival, May 2010: A report from Roger Jones (RJ)

Charlotte Bray, Mozart and Suk:  Pierre-Laurant Aimard (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor) Barbican Hall, London 23.5. 2010 (GD)

Vivaldi, Pergolesi: Soloists, Florilegium/Ashley Solomon, Wigmore Hall, London, 23.5.2010 (J-PJ)

Mozart and Janáček: Jerusalem Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 23.5.2010 (MB)

Mozart and Janáček: Jerusalem Quartet, Lawrence Power (viola). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.5.2010 (MB)

Debussy, Lalo, Richard Strauss and Ravel: Christian Tetzlaff (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach, Royal Festival Hall, London, 22.5.2010 (BBr)

Dutilleux and Messiaen: Joanna MacGregor (piano), Cynthia Millar (ondes martenot), Valery Gergiev (conductor), London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican Hall, London 20.5.2010 (GDn)

Schubert, Wolf, Zemlinsky, and Krenek: Florian Boesch (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.5.2010 (MB)

Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky: Chloe Hanslip (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.5.2010 (MB)

Lutosławski, Parker, Khan, Ravel, Varèse, Siem, Strauss, Brookes, Stravinsky: Rachael Lloyd (mezzo soprano) London Philharmonic Orchestra/Clement Power, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 14.5.2010 (J-PJ)

Schumann, Elgar, Janáček:  Natalie Clein (cello), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 14.5.2010 (SRT)

Borodin, Rachmaninov and Rimsky Korsakov: Igor Tchetuev, Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, Pavel Kogan (conductor) Cadogan Hall, 13.5. 2010 (GD)

Szymanowski and Rachmaninov: Michał Ćwizewicz (violin), RCM Symphony Orchestra. John Wilson, Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London, 13.5.2010 (BBr)

Borodin, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov:  Chloe Hanslip (violin), Moscow State Symphony Orchestra / Pavel Kogan (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 12.5.2010 (GPu)

Beethoven:  Takács Quartet, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 13.5.2010 (MB)

Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Mozart: Maria João Pires (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Trevor Pinnock (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 13.5.2010 (SRT)

 Haydn, Debussy and Schubert: Endellion Quartet (Andrew Watkinson, Ralph de Souza (violins), Garfield Jackson (viola), David Waterman (cello)), Wigmore Hall, London, 12.5.2010 (BBr)

Hoddinott, Bruch, Nielsen:  Matthew Trusler (violin), Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / John Storgårds (conductor), BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 12.5.2010 (GPu)

 Debussy, Stravinsky, MacMillan: Vadim Repin (violin), London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Valery Gergiev (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 12.5.2010 (GDn)


Chopin:  Artur Pizarro (piano), St John’s, Smith Square, London, 11.5.2010 (MB)

Schumann, Janáček, Dvořák: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Tanja Tetzlaff (cello), Wigmore Hall, London, 11.5.2010 (RRR)

Schubert and Bruckner: Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Russell Keable, St John's, Smith Square, London, 10.5.2010 (BBr)

Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony: Katherine Broderick (soprano), Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano), Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Amici Chamber Choir, Fleet Singers, London Forest Choir, Valentine Singers, Voicelab, Writtle Singers, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia; Marin Alsop (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 9.5.2010 (JPr)

Tippett, Schumann and Martinů (Second Opinion) : Elisabeth Leonskaya (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiří Bělohlávek (conductor) Barbican Hall, 8.5.2010 (GE)

Tippett, Schumann and Martinů: Elisabeth Leonskaya (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiři Belohlávek (conductor) Barbican Hall, 8.5.2010 (GD)

Ives, Strauss and Mahler:  Lisa Milne (soprano), Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Lothar Koenigs (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 7.5.2010 (GPu)

Szymanowski, Schumann and Janáček: Iwona Sobotka (soprano), Henning Kraggerud (violin and viola), Piotr Anderszewski (piano), Belcea Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 7.5.2010 (BBr)

Rolando Villazón sings Handel Arias:  Rolando Villazón (tenor), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Gabrieli Players, Paul McCreesh (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, London 3.5.2010 (JPr)

Fauré and Howard Goodall: Charlotte Mobbs (soprano), Ronan Collett (baritone), Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford Philomusica, Marios Papadopoulos, Stephen Darlington, 6.5.2010 (BBr)

Haydn, Mozart and Nielsen: Mitsuko Uchida (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor) Barbican Hall, London. 6.5.2010 (GD)

Brahms and Schumann: Stephan Loges (bar), Rachel Nicholls (sop), Benjamin Hulett (tenor), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, John Storgårds (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 6.5.2010 (SRT)

Wagner, Brahms, Liszt: Anna Larsson (contralto); Peter Auty (tenor); London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra/Vladimir Jurowski. Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.5.2010 (CC)

Britten, War Requiem: Marina Rebeka (soprano), Ian Bostridge (tenor), Audun Iversen (baritone), RSNO Chorus and Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stephane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 30. 4.2010 (SRT)

Shostakovich: CBSO Concert with Stephen Johnson (Presenter of Introduction) Michael Seal and Andris Nelsons (Conductors) Birmingham Symphony Hall, 29.4.2010 (GR)

Shostakovich - Second Opinion: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/ Andris Nelsons (Conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham 29.4.2010 (CT)

Prokofiev, Myaskovsky: Danjulo Ishizaka (cello) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski, Royal Festival Hall, London. 28.4.2010 (GD)

Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, and Sarasate: Joshua Bell (violin), Sam Haywood (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.4.2010 (MB)

EXPERIMENT! - Cowell, Wolff, Feldman, Cage, Rzewski: London Sinfonietta, Frederic Rzewski (piano), Aled Pedrick (narrator), Kings Place, London, 29.4.2010 (GDn)

Sibelius, Miklós Rózsa and Shostakovich: Warren Zielinski (violin), London Phoenix Orchestra, Levon Parikian, St John’s, Smith Square, London, 28.4.2010 (BBr)

Elgar, Wagner, Rachmaninov:  BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Susan Bickley (mezzo), Sian Edwards (conductor), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 24.4.2010 (GPu)

Dag Wirén, Peter Hope, Vaughan Williams, Peter Aviss and Dvořák: John Turner (recorders), Oare String Orchestra, Peter Aviss, The Alexander Centre, Faversham, 24.4.2010 (BBr)

 RSNO Naked Classics – Shostakovich’s Crowd Pleaser: Paul Rissmann (presenter), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 23.4.2010 (SRT)

The Irish American -  Fatal Optimists and The Music of Morton Feldman: CoMA London Ensemble, CoMA Voices, The Smith Quartet, John Tilbury – piano, Kings Place, London 23.4.2010 (GDn)

Schubert: Christopher Maltman (baritone), Graham Johnson (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 20.4.2010 (MB)

Varèse 360° (2) and (3): Soloists, Sound Intermedia, London Sinfonietta, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, David Atherton and Paul Daniel (conductors). Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.4.2010 (MB)

Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Martinů: Barry Douglas (piano) BBC Symphony Orchestra/Jiří Bělohlávek, Barbican Hall, London, 17.4.2010 (J-PJ)

Turnage, Philip Glass and Górecki: Joanna Woś (soprano), Robert McDuffie (violin) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.4.2010 (BBr)

Mozart: Soloists, Academy of Ancient Music Chorus and Orchestra, Richard Egarr (Conductor and Fortepiano) Birmingham Symphony Hall, 16.4.2010 (GR)

Varèse 360° (1): Soloists, EXAUDI Vocal Ensemble, Sound Intermedia, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 16.4.2010 (MB)

Bach,  Mass in B Minor:  Joanne Lunn, Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), Robin Blaze (countertenor), Toby Spence (tenor), Peter Harvey (bass), BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Thierry Fischer (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 16.4.2010 (GPu)

Schubert: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Christian Zacharias (conductor/piano), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15.4.2010 (SRT)

Gloucester Music Society - A Recital of English Songs:  Roderick Williams (baritone) Andrew West (piano) St. Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester 15.4.2010 (JQ)

Mendelssohn, Grieg and Tchaikovsky: Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano), Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, Emmanuel Krivine (conductor), Cadogan Hall, 14.4.2010 (GD)

Glinka, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov: Freddy Kempf (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton, Royal Festival Hall, London 13.4.2010 (BBr)

Bernstein,  Gershwin, Copland  and John Adams: Nash Ensemble, Ian Baker - piano/director, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 13.4.2010 (JW)

 Shostakovich: Natasha Paremski (piano) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grzegoraz Nowak (conductor) Cadogan Hall, 9.4.2010 (GD)

 Alchemy - The Music Of A. R. Rahman:  Alma Ferovic, Michael Rouse (vocalists); Gauri Sharma Tripathi (dancer/choreographer); Naveen Kumar (flute); Asad Khan (sitar); Eddie Hession (accordion); Metro Voices; London Philharmonic Orchestra/Matt Dunkley. Royal Festival Hall, London 7.4.2010 (CC)

 Stephen Sondheim 80th Birthday Concert: Maria Friedman, Graham Bickley and Daniel Evans, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, David Firman, Cadogan Hall, 3.4.2010 (BBr)

Bax, Glazunov, Lowell Liebermann, Mathias, Jacob Thompson, Fauré and Debussy: Debussy Ensemble - Susan Milan (flute), Matthew Jones (viola) and Ieuan Jones (harp) - Purcell Room, London, 31.3.2010 (BBr)

John McCabe: Guildhall Brass Band and Wind Ensemble, Paul Cosh, Peter Gane, Ben Gernon, Concert Hall, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Barbican, London, 31.3.2010 (BBr)

Beethoven: Joshua Bell (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra, Ricardo Muti (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, London 30.3.2010 (GD)

Dvorak, Shostakovich and Brahms: Denis Matsuev (piano) London Symphony Orchestra. Symyon Bychkov (conductor),). Barbican Hall London 29.3.2010 (GD)

Mozart and Debussy: Jerusalem Quartet, Lawrence Power (viola), Wigmore Hall, London, 27.3.2010 (MB)

Cumbria Choral Initiative 10th Anniversary Concert – Finzi and Fudge: Nicholas Hurndall Smith (tenor) New Millennium Chorus, Youth Chorus and Orchestra/Roland Fudge , Kendal Parish Church, 27.3. 2010 (RB)

Grieg, Mozart and Mahler: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Heidi Grant Murphy (soprano), Andrew Litton (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London 25.3.2010 (JP)

Stephen Sondheim: Anyone Can Whistle: Jermyn Street Theatre, London, 25.3.2010 (BBr)

Sir Harrison Birtwistle 75th birthday concert – Birtwistle and Carter: Nash Ensemble, Claire Booth (soprano), Julia Watson (reciter), Lionel Friend (conductor), Wigmore Hall, London, 24.3.2010 (MB)

CPE Bach and JS Bach: Mojca Erdmann (soprano), Matthias Goerne (baritone), Hilary Hahn (violin), Munich Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Liebreich (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 23.3.2010 (MB)

Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Grieg: Freddie Kempf (piano), Bergen PO, Andrew Litton (cond), The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle upon Tyne, 22.3.2010 (JL)

Wagner, R Strauss, Beethoven: Christine Brewer (soprano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 21.3.2010 (SRT)

Berg, Sibelius, Shostakovich: Soloists, Guildhall Symphony Orchestra/Sian Edwards, Barbican Hall, London, 20.3.2010 (J-PJ)

Wagner, Brahms, and Bartók: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ludovic Morlot (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.3.2010 (MB)

Chilcott and Beethoven: Elizabeth Atherton (soprano), Wendy Dawn Thompson (mezzo–soprano), Andrew Kennedy (tenor), Derek Welton (baritone), Oxford Bach Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury, Cadogan Hall, London, 16.3.2010 (BBr)

Mozart, Holliger, and Beethoven: Zehetmair Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 16.3.2010 (MB)

Schubert: Brentano Quartet  - Mark Steinberg – Serena Canin (violins), Misha Amory (viola), Nina Lee (cello) -  Wigmore Hall, London, 15.3.2010 (BBr)

Schumann, Britten and Shostakovich: Nils Mönkemeyer (viola), Nicholas Rimmer (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 15.3.2010 (BBr)

Samuel Barber Centenary: James Barralet (cello), Hiroaki Takenouchi (piano), David Butt Philip (baritone), Simon Lane (piano), Clare Hammond (piano), Solstice Quartet (Jamie Campbell – Daniel Roberts (violins), Meghan Cassidy (viola), Gregor Riddell (cello)), David Eaton – James Young (piano duet), Wigmore Hall, London, 15.3.2010 (BBr)

 Ned Rorem Songs:  The Prince Consort (Anna Leese, (soprano), Jennifer Johnston(mezzo-soprano), Tim Mead (countertenor), Andrew Staples (tenor), Jacques Imbrailo (baritone)  Wigmore Hall, London, 15.3.2010 (BBr)

Bartok, Griffiths, Beethoven: Dave Danford (percussion), The Welsh Sinfonia / Mark Eager (conductor), Cardiff University Concert Hall, 14.3.2010 (GPu)

Strauss, Mendelssohn, Webern: Heinz Holliger (conductor and oboe), Northern Sinfonia, The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle upon Tyne, 17.3.2010 (JL)

Mahler: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stephane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 12.3.2010 (SRT)

Wolfgang Rihm  - Total Immersion: Arditti Quartet, London Sinfonietta, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Isserlis (cello), Rayanne Dupuis (soprano), Baldur Brönfmann (cond.), André de Ridder (cond.), Barbican Centre, London, 12/13.3.10 (GDn)

Chopin: Martino Tirimo (piano), Hall One, Kings Place, London, 12.3.2010, (MB)

 Ravel, Schumann and Brahms: Imogen Cooper (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Günther Herbig, Royal Festival Hall, 12.3.2010 (BBr)

Weber, Brahms, Schumann: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra / Fabio Luisi (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 12.3.2010 (GPu)

 Beethoven: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / Ivan Fischer (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, London 10.3.2010 (GD)

Mozart and Schubert: Janine Jansen (violin), Maxim Rysanov (viola), Philharmonia Orchestra, Fabio Luisi (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.3.2010 (MB)

Rattle's Bach - The St Matthew Passion: Soloists, The City of Birmingham Orchestra and Chorus, The CBSO Children's Chorus, Sir Simon Rattle (Conductor) Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 7.3.2010 (BK)

Fauré, Harrington, Ravel: Erato Piano Trio (Yuri Kalnits, violin; Julia Morneweg, cello; John Paul Elkins, piano), Reardon-Smith Theatre, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, 7.3.2010 (GPu)

Schumann, Shostakovich, Beethoven: BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Emmanuelle Bertrand (cello); Francois-Xavier Roth (conductor). Cheltenham Town Hall, 6.3.2010 (RJ)

Pergolesi and Stravinsky: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Marc Minkowski (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 6.3.2010 (MMB)

Handel, Bach, Alec Roth, and Haydn:Louise Wayman (soprano), Orchestra of St John’s, John Lubbock (conductor). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 6.3.2010 (MB)

 The Nash Ensemble’s series L’Invitation au Voyage – Exploring the music of France and Spain: Juan Martín (flamenco guitar), Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo soprano), Nash Ensemble, Paul Watkins (conductor). Wigmore Hall, London 6.3.2010 (JPr)

 Schumann, Shostakovich, Beethoven:  Emmanuelle Bertrand (cello), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, François-Xavier Roth (conductor), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea 5.3.2010 (GPu)

Paris 1919:  John Cale and Heritage Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.3.2010 (GDn)

Beamish, JS Bach, Haydn: David Stout (Baritone) Orchestra of St John’s/John Lubbock, Kings Place, London, 5.3.2010 (J-PJ)

Beethoven:  The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment,Ivan Fischer (conductor) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 4.3.2010 (GD)

 Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Richard Egarr (conductor & fortepiano), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 4.3.2010 (SRT)

 Elgar, Leo Brouwer, Stanley Myers, Albeniz and Dvořák: John Williams (guitar), English Chamber Orchestra, Paul Watkins, Cadogan Hall, London, 3.3.2010 (BBr)

Stravinsky  and Bruckner: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra,  Lorin Maazel (conductor), Barbican Hall, London,3.3.2010 (GD)

Beethoven, Debussy and Ravel: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin Maazel (conductor), Barbican Hall London, 2.3.2010 (GD)

Vivaldi/Respighi, Enescu and Mozart: Tai Murray (violin), Gilles Vonsattel (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 1.3.2010 (BBr)

Chopin:  Maurizio Pollini (piano) Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.3.2010 (CC)

Schubert: Matthias Goerne (baritone), Helmut Deutsch (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 2.3.2010 (MB)

Schubert: Matthias Goerne (baritone), Helmut, Deutsch (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 28.2.2010 (MB)

Juan Perez Bocanegra, Giovanni Gabrieli, Bruckner, Arthur Bliss, Petr Eben, Schütz, John Gibbons, Jacob Handl, J S Bach, Jehan Alain and John Rutter: St Albans Chamber Choir, Onyx Brass, Tom Winpenny (organ), John Gibbons, Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, St Albans, 27.2.2010 (BBr)

Shostakovich: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Mikhail Urusov & Viachelsav Voynarovskiy (tenors), Sergei Leiferkus (baritone), Vladimir Ognev (bass baritone), Sergey Aleksashkin & Mikhail Petrenko (bass), Irina Brown (Director) Royal Festival Hall, London 24.2.2010 (CR)

Chopin: Krystian Zimerman (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 22.2.2010 (MB)

Steve Reich, Drumming and other works: The Colin Currie Group, Synergy Vocals and Rowland Sutherland (piccolo) Town Hall, Birmingham 20.2.2010 (BK)

Janacek and Suk:  Sofia Fomia (soprano) Adrian Thomas (tenor) London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir/ Vladimir Jurowski (conductor) Royal Festival Hall 20.2.2010 (GD)

Frank Bridge, Stravinsky and Rachmaninov:  Alexander Soares (piano), Ealing Symphony Orchestra, John Gibbons,St Barnabas’s Church, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, London, 20.2.2010 (BBr)

Tchaikovsky: John Lill (piano), Walter Weller (conductor), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 20.2.2010 (GPu)

Sibelius, Wagner/de Vlieger: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 19.2.2010 (SRT)

Mozart and Bruckner:  Philharmonia Orchestra, Kurt Masur (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 19.2.2010 (JPr)

Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin:  Murray Perahia (piano), Barbican Hall, London, 18.2.2010 (MB)

 A Tchaikovsky Gala:  Behzod Abduraimov (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Grzegorz Nowak (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London 18.2.2010 (MMB)

Elgar, Barber and Brahms: James Ehnes (violin),  Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Cheltenham Town Hall, 18.2.2010 (RJ)

Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev: Alexander Toradze (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vladimir Jurowski, Royal Festival Hall, London 17.2.2010 (J-PJ)

Steve Reich: Drumming: The Colin Currie Group, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 16.2.2010 (CR)

Brahms, Christopher Theofanidis and Franck:  Sarah Chang (violin), Andrew van Oeyen (piano), Barbican Hall, London, 12.2.2010 (BBr)

Bartók and R. Strauss: Radovan Vlatković (horn) London Symphony Orchestra/Valéry Gergiev,  Barbican Hall, London, 11.2.2010 (CC)

An Evening of Kurt Weill - Stephanie Darkins and Friends: Birmingham Conservatoire Recital Hall, 9.2 2010 (GR)

Smetana, Hummel and Dvořák: Charlie Siem (violin), Jan Hasenöhrl (trumpet), Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Petr Altrichter, Cadogan Hall, London, 8.2.2010 (BBr)

George Benjamin: Soloists, London Sinfonietta, Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble, George Benjamin -- conductor, piano, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 7.2.2010 (JW)

Russian Masters - Stravinsky, Shostakovich and Liadov: Baiba Skride (Violin) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/ with Andris Nelsons (Conductor) Symphony Hall, Birmingham 6.2. 2010 (GR)

Janáček, Dvořak, Mussorgsky, and Bartók: Magdalena Kožená, András Schiff, Wigmore Hall, London, 6.2.2010 (MB)

Haydn, Adams, Schubert and Berg: Thomas Hampson (baritone)New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Gilbert (conductor) Barbican Hall 4.2.2010 (GD)

Berlioz, L’Enfance du Christ: Soloists, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus. Conductor: Robin Ticciati. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 4. 2.2010 (SRT)

Siibelius: Helena Juntunen (soprano) London Philharmonic Orchesta, Osmo Vänskä (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, 3. 2.2010 (GD)

Smetana: Má Vlast: Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Libor Pešek, Cadogan Hall, London, 3.2.2010 (BBr)

Dvořák, Smetana and Martinů: Antonin Hradil, Jiri Hurnik (violins), Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Libor Pešek, Csdogan Hall, London, 2.2.2010 (BBr)

Beethoven and Schoenberg (4): Daniel Barenboim (piano, conductor), Staatskapelle Berlin. Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.2.2010 (MB)

Beethoven and Schoenberg (3): Daniel Barenboim (piano, conductor), Staatskapelle Berlin. Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.2.2010 (MB)

XL – In 40 Parts - Music by Alec Roth, Tallis, Striggio and Gabriel Jackson: Ex Cathedra, Jeffrey Skidmore, Town Hall, Birmingham, 31. 1.2010 (JQ)

Beethoven and Schoenberg (2): Daniel Barenboim (piano, conductor), Staatskapelle Berlin. Royal Festival Hall, London, 31.1.2010 (MB)

Webern, Ravel, Zimmerman, R Strauss: Artur Pizarro (piano) BBC Symphony Orchestra/Susanna Mälkki, Barbican Hall, London, 30.1 2010 (J-PJ)

Barenboim in Birmingham - Beethoven & Schoenberg: Staatskapelle Berlin/Daniel Barenboim (Conductor and Soloist) Symphony Hall, Birmingham 30.1 2010 (GR)

Greig, Daugherty, Tchaikovsky: Terrence Wilson (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Danzmayr (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 29.1.2010 (SRT)

Elgar, Mendelssohn: James Ehnes (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra / Vladimir Ashkenazy (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 29.1.2010 (GPu)

Sibelius: Henning Kraggerud (violin) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä (conductor) Royal Festival Hall, London 27.1.2010 (GD)

Three Centuries of “Amore” - A programme of Italian Love Songs by various composers across more than three centuries: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo soprano), David Zobel (piano), Lucy Wakeford (harp), Wigmore Hall, London, 26.1.2010 (MMB)

Zelenka, Stoelzel, Telemann, Boehm, Vivaldi and J S Bach: The Corelli Orchestra, Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham. 26.1.2010. (RJ)

 Birtwistle, Grime, Goehr, Maxwell Davies, Bedford: Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Claire Booth (soprano), Hilary Summers (alto), Christopher Gillett (tenor) Oliver Knussen (conductor), Wigmore Hall, London 24.1.2010 (CR)

Handel Belshazzar – an oratorio in 3 acts, sung in English:  (Semi -Staged) Soloists, Manchester Camrerata / Nicholas Kraemer, Royal Northern College of MusicManchester,  23.1.2010 (RJW)

Maxwell Davies:  Psappha, Kelvin Thomas (baritone). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 23.1.2010 (MB)

 Dutilleux, Ravel, Couperin and Stravinsky: Angela Hewitt (piano) BBC Symphony Orchestra/Lionel Bringuier, Barbican Hall, London, 23.1.2010 (J-PJ)

A Night at the Opera with Alfie Boe :  Alfie Boe (Tenor) The Hallé Orchestra conducted by Wyn Davies, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. 23.1.2010 (RJF)

Frank Martin, Rossini, Schubert : BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Thierry Fischer. Cheltenham Town Hall, 22.1.2010 (RJ) Schubert, Wolf, Brahms:  Simon Keenlyside (baritone); Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, 22.1.2010 (CC)

Tippett, Shostakovich, Schumann: John Lill (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Andrew Davis (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 22.1.2010 (SRT)

 Walton and Elgar: Paul Watkins (cello), Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Andrew Litton (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 22.1.2010 (GPu)

Maxwell Davies: Gemini Ensemble, Alison Wells (soprano), Ian Mitchell (cond.), Brodsky Quartet, Mark van der Wiel (clarinet) Kings Place, London  7.45 and 9.00 pm. 21.1.2010 (GD)

 

Chopin, Scriabin, Tansman, Szymanowski:  Cédric Tiberghien (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 19.1.2010 (CC)

Cockcroft, Fitkin, Davies, Scott, Nunn, Piazzolla: Ephyra Duo & Trio, Cheltenham Contemporary Concerts, St Andrew's Church, Cheltenham 18.1.2010 (RJ)

Maria Luigia Borsi - Songs of Tuscany’s Masters: Maria Luigia Borsi (soprano), John Novacek (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 17.1. 2010 (BBr)

Beethoven and Brahms:   Barbirolli Quartet: Rakhi Singh, Katie Stillman (violin), Ella Brinch (viola), Ashok Kouda (cello). National Museum Wales, Cardiff, 17.1.2010 (GPu)

Total Immersion – Hans Werner Henze Composer Day: Huw Watkins (piano), Vocal Soloists from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Guildhall New Music Ensemble, BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen (conductor). Barbican Centre, London, 16.1.2010 (MB)

Mendelssohn, Schubert, Ireland, Duparc, John Casken, Ian Venables and Rodrigo: Patricia Rozario (soprano) Mark Bebbington (piano) Lin Piano Trio, Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham 14.1.2010 (GR)

Shostakovich and Szymanowski: Carolin Widmann (violin) London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor) Royal Festival Hall 16.1.2010 (GD)

Fauré, Roussel, Ravel: Lisa Milne (soprano), Christopher Maltman (bar), RSNO Chorus & Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15.1.2010 (SRT)

Walton and Holst:  Alban Gerhardt (cello), Ladies of the BBC National Chorus of Wales, BBC National Orchestra of Wales / David Atherton (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 15.01.10 (GPu)

Beethoven: Llyr Williams (piano), Reardon-Smith Theatre, Cardiff, 15.1.2010 (GPu)

Mozart and R. Strauss: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Radovan Vlatković, Sir Charles Mackerras (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 14.1.2010 (SRT)

Richard Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, London Symphony Orchestra, LSO Chorus, Valery Gergiev, Barbican Hall, London, 12.1.2010 (GDn)

 RSNO Naked Classics – Beethoven 7: Paul Rissmann (presenter), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Andrew Grams (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 9.1.2010 (SRT)

Beethoven:  Auryn Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 3.1.2010 (MB)