Tag Archives: Janáček

Mattila delivers powerful Kostelnička in Czech Phil’s Jenůfa

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Janáček: Jenůfa **** Czech Philharmonic/Bělohlávek, Royal Festival Hall, 18th April 2016 Let’s not pretend. Despite the photograph of Adriana Kohútková on the programme cover, the main draw of this concert performance of Janáček’s operaJenůfa was the appearance of Karita Mattila in the role … Continue reading →

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Water Reflections: an immersive recital from Hélène Grimaud

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Hélène Grimaud **** Barbican Hall, 16th May 2015 Left to our own devices, audience members at the Barbican could have suggested any number of works to fit into Hélène Grimaud’s aquatic-themed recital. In an absorbing programme note, the French pianist … Continue reading →

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Cockroaches and kaleidoscopes: Mikhail Rudy’s animated piano recital at King’s Place

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Janáček, Mussorgsky: Mikhail Rudy *** King’s Place, 27th March 2015 In a piano recital, your eyes are usually fixed on the keyboard. Last night, all eyes were glued to the silver screen. The Institut Français’ three day festival “It’s all … Continue reading →

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