Yundi's Chopin disappoints in Dublin

By Andrew Larkin, 22 April 2016

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Reviewed at National Concert Hall: Main Stage, Dublin on 21 April 2016

Chopin, Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op.23

Chopin, Ballade no. 2 in F major, Op.38

Chopin, Ballade no. 3 in A flat major, Op.47

Chopin, Ballade no. 4 in F minor, Op.52

Chopin, 24 Préludes, Op.28

Yundi, Piano

Gemischte Gefühle

Benedikt Zacher, 11th April

Nach einigen Startschwierigkeiten begeistert der junge Starpianist Yundi im Münchner Herkulessaal mit chinesischen Werken und Beethovens Appassionata.

Lost for words: Asmik Grigorian excels at Wigmore Hall

Roy Westbrook, 26th May

A first half of vocalises gives way to all Strauss after the interval as the Lithuanian superstar soprano helps Wigmore Hall celebrate its 125th anniversary.

****1

A self-congratulatory Cecilia Bartoli show at Salzburg Whitsun

Laura Servidei, 24th May

This year’s Salzburg Whitsun Festival gala, Ciao, bella ciao, features Cecilia Bartoli in a highly personalised musical programme structured as an autobiographical journey, unfolding as a blend of concert and self-portrait.

Sumptuous Sheffield Chamber Music Festival finale

Phil Parker, 23rd May

Ensemble 360 and soprano Claire Booth test to the limits the definition of ‘chamber music’ in this richly orchestral closing concert of the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival.

****1

More gold than corn: María Dueñas plays Korngold at the Barbican

Mark Pullinger, 22nd May

The young Spanish violinist proves an ardent advocate for a work originally dismissed as a “Hollywood Concerto” as the BBC Symphony Orchestra closes its Barbican season.

****1

Memorable Mendelssohn from Marek Janowski and the New York Phil

Susan Stempleski, 21st May

Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin plays Haydn before the esteemed German maestro conducts a vibrant Scottish Symphony.

****1

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Andrew Larkin

Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.