UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

Farrenc: Symphonies 1-3; Overtures review – music of energy and verve from sidelined composer

Laurence Equilbey and her orchestra champion compatriot Louise Farrenc’s orchestral works, revealing energy and verve to rival her 19th-century peers

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Riccardo Muti, CSO triumph with Tchaikovsky’s epic ‘Manfred’ Symphony

With Muti’s departure as music director at the end of June coming ever closer, each of his appearances with the orchestra seems to carry added meaning and emotion, and it certainly felt that way Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

Schumann Quartet/Anna Lucia Richter review – immaculate playing prized efficiency over emotion

Despite great commitment from the mezzo-soprano, the four string players merged into corporate facelessness in this performance of Brahms and Schumann

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022

Radu Lupu obituary

Pianist of exceptional talent whose lack of flamboyance, together with his technical command, emphasised the effortlessness of his playing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022

Radu Lupu: Five key performances

The celebrated Romanian pianist has died aged 76. We pick five of his greatest recordings

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

Kaufmann/Damrau and Deutsch review – deeply felt, rapturous performance

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s dark and beautiful tone captured Schumann’s introspection and interlocked with soprano Diana Damrau’s wonderful vocal lines for a ravishing Brahms closer

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

OAE/Manacorda/Faust review – nimble brilliance and refined care

Isabelle Faust and Antonello Manacorda did their best to make the case for Schumann’s problematic violin concerto, while Manacorda brought something fresh to familiar works

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022