An electrifying recital by Piotr Anderszewski

By Susannah Moody, 06 November 2023

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“tempestuous and thrilling, with an almost indulgent use of the damper pedal”

Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 2 November 2023

Bach, Partita in B minor, (Overture in the French Style), BWV831

Szymanowski, 20 Mazurkas, Op.50 (selection)

Webern, Variations, Op.27

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 31 in A flat major, Op.110

Bartók, Hungarian Folk Songs

Bach, Well-Tempered Clavier 2: Prelude and Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV881 (Prelude)

Piotr Anderszewski, Piano

Gods and Heroes: Beethoven stirs the soul at Klosters

Roy Westbrook, 27th July

A traditional overture–concerto–symphony programme at Klosters Music proves anything but stale in dramatic performances by the Munich Chamber Orchestra.

*****

Anderszewski returns to the Gilmore Festival

Sam Jacobson, 9th May

The Polish pianist’s Gilmore recital traverses suites by Beethoven, Chopin, Szymanowski, Bartók and Bach, benefitting from thoughtful interpretation.

****1

Belcea Quartet and Piotr Anderszewski finding deep musical insights

Chris Garlick, 30th April

Like all great quartets, each member contributed their individual voice but, in the combination of all four, they created something extraordinary and compelling.

****1

A sweet finale to Gardiner's memorable Schumann cycle

Young-Jin Hur, 10th February

Concluding Gardiner's Schumann cycle, it was a memorable concert, with a memorable Spring Symphony and a musical Manfred Overture. The Beethoven first piano concerto proved an unlikely hero.

****1

Hrůša on the verge of greatness?

Roy Westbrook, 15th February

How do you prepare a new production at a major opera house, then stroll across the Thames to lead a fine and distinctive Mahler Five?

****1

Belcea Quartet excels in Britten and Shostakovich

Mark Pullinger, 11th June

Britten and Shostakovich were great friends, so it was appropriate that both composers were represented in the Belcea Quartet's two recitals on the opening weekend of the 70th Aldeburgh Festival.

****1

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Susannah Moody

A London-based journalist and ex-lawyer, Susannah will cheerfully listen to most styles of music. Having trained as an operatic soprano through school and university, she has worked for several opera companies and set up a student opera company where she translated, directed and performed in productions including flash mob opera. Most recently she took part in the ENO Response programme reviewing the company's 2022-2023 season. She also writes about food as The Moody Foodie.