Modest virtuosity: Murray Perahia at Barbican Centre
The London concert scene is alive with pianists and piano-talk at the moment. Hard on the heels of Daniel Barenboim’s acclaimed survey of Schubert’s completed piano sonatas, performed on a brand new...
View ArticleHigh-powered pianism: Francois-Frederic Guy & Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at Wigmore...
Hot on the heels of the release of their new disc of works by Bartók, Debussy and Stravinsky for two pianos, French pianists François-Fréderic Guy and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet returned to London’s Wigmore...
View ArticleCommanding and compelling: Alexander Soares at Wigmore Hall
one of the best and most compelling performances of my favourite piano sonata I have heard in a long time
View ArticleFinchcocks to host its first classical concert
Renowned pianist, Paul Roberts, will entertain guests with an evening recitals of piano works by Debussy and Beethoven in Finchcocks’ newly renovated vaulted cellar Finchcocks, the newly transformed...
View ArticleSoft touch – a visit to Plush Festival
Gorini had the ability to make one forget a pianist was actually present during the performance. It's a rare talent, and his lack of ego or unnecessary gesture undoubtedly contributed to this...
View ArticleIncredible intimacy: Pavel Kolesnikov at Kings Place
Kolesnikov's approach is understated, mature and elegant, limiting physical gestures to an occasional hand lifted gracefully from the keyboard; his physical stillness allows one to fully appreciate the...
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