Tag Archives: Liszt

Bells and decibels: Behzod Abduraimov at Wigmore Hall

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Schubert/Liszt/Mussorgsky: Behzod Abduraimov *** Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov is one of today’s young tigers of the piano, celebrated for tearing up the keyboard in ferociously difficult Prokofiev and Rachmaninov concertos. In this solo recital at Wigmore Hall, his claws were certainly evident … 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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Devilishly good Mahler and Liszt from Ott, Noseda and the LSO

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Liszt/Mahler: LSO/Noseda ***** Barbican Hall, 15th February 2015 A whiff of sulphur shrouded the Barbican this evening as Liszt met Mahler beneath the Mephistophelean glare of Gianandrea Noseda. The London Symphony Orchestra played like demons in a gripping reading of … Continue reading →

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