Anna Tsybuleva makes her Wigmore debut

By Frances Wilson, 12 January 2017

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“well-paced with the requisite mystery and stasis, clear articulation and restrained pedalling”

Reviewed at Wigmore Hall, London on 11 January 2017

Bach C.P.E., Fantasia in F sharp minor, Wq 67

Schumann, Études symphoniques, Op.13

Medtner, Piano Sonata no. 5 in G minor, Op.22

Debussy, Préludes, Bk 1 no. 2: Voiles

Debussy, Préludes, Bk 1 no. 12: Minstrels

Debussy, Préludes, Bk 2 no. 12: Feux d'artifice

Debussy, L'Isle joyeuse, Op.26

Debussy, Préludes, Bk 1 no. 8: La Fille aux cheveux de lin (The girl with the flaxen hair)

Anna Tsybuleva, Piano

Anna Tsybuleva cautiva con su maestría y naturalidad

Francisco Martínez Ramos, 11th April

Espléndido recital de una joven pianista que impresionó por su madurez con un programa inteligente y magníficamente realizado.

****1

Benedetti ablaze with the Philharmonia

Christopher Woodley, 19th April

As gifts to the Philarmonia's 80th birthday season, Nicola Benedetti gives a barnstorming account of Elgar's Violin Concerto before Cristian Mӑcelaru gets emotionally drained by La Mer.

*****

Nicholas McGegan brings delicacy and elegance to Mendelssohn

Erica Miner, 18th April

The Seattle Symphony offers an enchanting evening immersed in the joy and brilliance of both the young and the mature genius of Felix Mendelssohn.

****1

Picture postcard Spain from the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia

Phil Parker, 17th April

Vibrant, colourful music is played with every last ounce of enthusiasm as the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia rounds off its UK tour at Sheffield City Hall.

****1

Dependable Mozart and Mendelssohn from the RLPO

Glyn Mon Hughes, 16th April

Aurel Dawidziuk and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra explore darkness and light, although the drama does not always bringing the audience to the edge of its collective seat.

***11

Alexandre Kantorow in recital: a pianophile’s dream

Sam Jacobson, 16th April

A daring mix of rarities and late masterpieces at Severance Music Center confirms Alexandre Kantorow as a pianist of both staggering technique and uncommon depth.

*****

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Frances Wilson

A keen concert-goer, Frances is a pianist, piano teacher and blogger on pianism, music and culture.

Leeds Competition winner Anna Tsybuleva makes her Wigmore debut