Classical
Classical CD reviews: November, 2013
Subscriber contentIssue 3836 7th Nov 2013
Ian Dando's roundup of classical music.
Book review: Experiencing Stravinsky: A Listener's Companion, by Robin Maconie
Subscriber contentBy Nelson Wattie in Classical
Issue 3836 7th Nov 2013
Robin Maconie’s book on Igor Stravinsky stimulates the reader to go back to the composer’s music again and again.
Book review: Benjamin Britten: A Life in the 20th Century, by Paul Kildea
Subscriber contentBy Philip Norman in Classical
Issue 3836 7th Nov 2013
Paul Kildea’s biography of Benjamin Britten is compelling reading.
Classical: Irons-clad success
Subscriber contentIssue 3832 10th Oct 2013
Piano playing was in the limelight for this trio’s recital.
Classical review: German Romantics, conducted by Lionel Bringuier
Subscriber contentIssue 3831 3rd Oct 2013
Lionel Bringuier has achieved more in his first 27 years than many conductors do in a lifetime.
Classical review: Between Darkness and Light
Subscriber contentBy Francis Yapp in Classical
Issue 3829 19th Sep 2013
The choice of songs was superb, says reviewer Francis Yapp.
Classical review: The Flying Dutchman
Subscriber contentBy Lindis Taylor in Classical
Issue 3829 19th Sep 2013
The music is hugely confident, but the mythical and psychological substance is obscure in this Wagner production.
Classical review: Between Zero and One
Issue Listener Plus 13th Sep 2013
Strike Percussion bring to life composer John Psathas's "culmination of all my past life in rhythm".