Sumptuous Schumann and bracing Brahms from the Nash Ensemble

By Benjamin Poore, 26 November 2018

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“with good humour and a raised eyebrow, though never too knowing”

Reviewed at Wigmore Hall, London on 24 November 2018

Schumann, Andante and Variations for horn, two cellos and two pianos, WoO10

Wagner, Wesendonck-Lieder

Brahms, Piano Quartet no. 1 in G minor, Op.25

Nash Ensemble

Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano

Alasdair Beatson, Piano

Ian Brown, Piano

Richard Watkins, French horn

Adrian Brendel, Cello

Bjørg Lewis, Cello

Benjamin Nabarro, Violin

Timothy Ridout, Viola

The Nash Ensemble celebrates Amelia Freedman at Wigmore Hall

Roy Westbrook, 2nd February

This Memorial Concert, given by the Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hall, unites both the group and the venue closely associated with Amelia Freedman’s distinguished career as an arts administrator.

****1

Nash Inventions: a sonic feast for six decades

Christopher Woodley, 18th March

Martyn Brabbins and Claire Booth are among the Nash Ensemble's regular collaborators celebrating the group’s 60th Anniversary, marked by four world premieres.

****1

Late night lunaire: Schoenberg's Pierrot with Claire Booth

Roy Westbrook, 21st June

A midsummer night but no moonshine for this madness in the Britten Studio.

****1

Nash Ensemble’s Inventions evoke vivid landscapes and sombre memories

Christopher Woodley, 26th March

Fine performances from Claire Booth and Nash Ensemble conjure up the dramatic landscapes of Andalusia, the Hebrides and the wilds of southern Wisconsin, as portrayed by Harrison Birtwistle and Simon Holt.

****1

A double act: Roderick Williams delivers Mahler two ways

Alexander Hall, 19th November

Robert and Clara were not the only two-composer family. So were Alma and Gustav. The Nash Ensemble's latest programme highlights Beethoven and the Romantics.

***11

Defiantly alive Dvořák and joyful Schubert from the Nash Ensemble

Nick Boston, 8th February

The Nash Ensemble performs Dvořák's Piano Quartet no. 2 at Wigmore Hall, followed by a joyful rendition of Schubert's Trout Quintet.

****1

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Benjamin Poore

Benjamin Poore is a writer and critic. His book on psychoanalysis and literature is forthcoming in 2019. He has previously written about literature and culture for the Independent, the Times Literary Supplement, and Times Higher Education. In his spare time he tries to sing Schubert; he has a very patient teacher.

Sumptuous Schumann and bracing Brahms from the Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hall