In the realm of fantasy: Mishka Rushdie Momen in Sheffield

By Steve Draper, 16 January 2022

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“Momen’s fleet-fingered brilliance was visually entertaining”

Reviewed at Crucible Playhouse, Sheffield on 15 January 2022

Bach, Well-Tempered Clavier 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV846

Mozart, Fantasia for Piano in C minor, KV475

Schumann, 6 Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Wieck for 4 hands, Op.5

Prokofiev, Visions fugitives, Op.22

Byrd, Fantasia in A minor, MB13

Ligeti, Étude no. 10 "Der Zauberlehrling"

Schubert, Fantasia in C major "Wanderer Fantasy", D.760

Mishka Rushdie Momen, Piano

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Phil Parker, 23rd May

Late works, shadowed by death but transfigured by joy, leave the Sheffield audience enthralled at the playing of the Isserlis-Duval-Rushdie Momen trio.

*****

A joint recital debut for Zlatomir Fung and Mishka Rushdie Momen

Edward Sava-Segal, 19th October

The intimate setting and acoustics of Weill Recital Hall proved ideal for a chamber music program, transporting the listener back in time to a 19th-century salon.

****1

Hilary Hahn’s French odyssey of refinement and fire in Dublin

Andrew Larkin, 14th May

Two technical mishaps punctuate the evening, but Hilary Hahn maintains poise throughout a French programme crowned by a finely judged, deeply expressive performance of Fauré.

****1

Frank Dupree's Liverpool debut has the audience crying out for more

Glyn Mon Hughes, 14th May

A concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the USA saw Liverpool audiences treated to a sumptuous Copland as well as a symphony as well as a barn-storming performance of Gershwin and Duke Ellington, performed by Frank Dupree who was making his debut with the RLPO.

*****

Energetic Currentzis and Utopia at the Elbphilharmonie

Mengguang Huang, 12th May

From Berg’s crystalline intimacy to Dionysian Mahler, Teodor Currentzis and Utopia defy orchestral tradition with standing musicians, spatial acoustics and an emotional intensity that breathes new life into the concert life.

****1

Petr Popelka delivers a thrilling opening for Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 12th May

With Petr Popelka on the podium, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra brings a native feel and colorful exuberance to a cultural icon.

****1

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Steve Draper

After studying music at Oxford, Steve worked in education for thirty years. He has followed and been involved with music in the north of England throughout and has written classical reviews for The Yorkshire Post. Steve has a particular interest in performances in Sheffield, his home city.