Bach delivered with a flourish

By Alan Coady, 17 August 2014

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“Anderszewski’s touch ensured clarity even in the murky low register”

Reviewed at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Edinburgh on 15 August 2014

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

Schumann, Novellette no. 8 in F sharp minor, Op.21

Szymanowski, Metopes, Op.29

Schubert, Piano Sonata no. 19 in C minor, D.958

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

An electrifying recital by Piotr Anderszewski

Susannah Moody, 2nd November

In a tempestuous and exhilarating evening at the Barbican, the Polish pianist displays typical mastery of Bach, Szymanowski, Webern and Beethoven.

****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

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Alan Coady

Alan has taught classical guitar in East Lothian schools since 1982. A graduate in Music of the then Huddersfield Polytechnic, he has a soft spot for the contemporary. He also writes a Musical Blog, where the special interest is the intersection of music/language/science.

Bach delivered with a flourish: Piotr Anderszewski at the Edinburgh International Festival