The audience is back! Jess Gillam and Zeynep Özsuca in Perth

By David Smythe, 27 May 2021

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“a thrilling performance with rhythmic vigour, quirky accents and syncopation”

Reviewed at Perth Concert Hall, Perth on 27 May 2021

Poulenc, Oboe Sonata, FP 185

Monk, Early Morning Melody

Howard, Dappled Light

Dowland, Flow, my tears (Lacrimae Pavane)

Weill, Je ne t'aime pas

Piazzolla, L'Histoire du Tango

Jess Gillam, Saxophone

Zeynep Özsuca, Piano

Saxophone dreams with Jess Gillam and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

David Smythe, 11th March

Jess Gillom and Scottish Chamber Orchestra in St Andrews in a wide-ranging programme of contemporary music. Ben Glassberg conducts.

****1

From frivolity to tragedy: a Philharmonia triptych from Soviet Russia

Roy Westbrook, 1st December

Music from Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet makes for a fine second half to this Philharmonia matinee, led by Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

****1

Nil Venditti impresses in BBC Proms debut

Christopher Woodley, 12th August

Beethoven and Sir Karl Jenkins receive top-notch performances from Nil Venditti and the BBC NOW.

****1

Outstanding Sibelius from the Hallé and Kristiina Poska

Peter Connors, 24th March

After an atmospheric Four Sea Interludes Jess Gillam gives a dazzling account of John Harle's Briggflatts.

*****

Fairy-tale flights of fantasy illuminate the CBSO's Sheffield return

Phil Parker, 2nd February

Charismatic saxophonist Jess Gillam pulls in the crowds, but the CBSO proves it has ‘pizzazz’ of its own under flamboyant conductor Eduardo Strausser.

*****

Manchester’s finest showcased at mcr:classical

Leighton Jones, 24th June

Day One of an innovative two-day festival brings a range of orchestral showpieces and contemporary works in a series of one hour concerts.

****1

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

The audience is back! Jess Gillam and Zeynep Özsuca in recital in Perth