Proms Chamber Music 6: English melancholy and French eccentricity from London Conchord Ensemble and Tritschler

By Philip May, 22 August 2013

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Reviewed at Cadogan Hall, London on 19 August 2013

Poulenc, Sextet for piano and wind quintet, FP 100

Holst I., Phantasy Quartet

Warlock, The Curlew

Couperin, Pièces de clavecin, Ordre no. 6: Les Baricades Mistérieuses (arr. T Adès)

Robin Tritschler, Tenor

London Conchord Ensemble

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Andrew Larkin, 13th February

Alexander Shelley tackles Schumann’s sprawling Das Paradies und die Peri with conviction, shaping real momentum and drama, even if balance issues and Thomas Moore’s cloying libretto sometimes distract.

***11

Mixed results from Dalia Stasevska's trio of 20th-century works

David Truslove, 12th March

Seldom heard and standard repertoire bring mixed results from Dalia Stasevska, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Chorus.

***11

Václav Luks conducts a sprightly Christmas Oratorio

David Smythe, 28th November

A month early, perhaps, but Václav Luks conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus in Bach's joyful celebration of the Christmas story.

****1

Intuitive gifts: Stutzmann unlocks the secrets of late Bruckner

Peter Quantrill, 11th February

The Ninth forms a satisfying sequel to the conductor's mastery of the Seventh, marked by rhythmic spring and sonic splendour.

****1

Bath Festival Orchestra inspires the next generation at Cadogan Hall

Nick Boston, 8th June

Atmospheric Britten from Ben Goldscheider and Robin Tritschler, and insightful playing from the BFO under Peter Manning, with students from the Bobby Moore Academy at the evening's heart.

****1

Pre-Christmas delights from the BBC SO

Alexander Hall, 3rd December

With Advent in full swing, and as 2021 draws to a close, it is comforting to be reminded of seasonal rituals expressed through the power of music: Sibelius, Finzi and Britten with BBC SO forces under Oramo.

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Philip May

A twice graduate of the RWCMD (BMus & MMus), Philip developed a strong interest in both early and 20th century music, particularly the works of the Second Viennese School and the late William Alwyn. A pianist and ensemble musician, Philip plays with the TripTych Trio and has a particular interest in orchestral and chamber music.