> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # CLASSICAL NOTES with Nick Boston - URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/classical-notes-with-nick-boston/ - Published: 2022-09-29T09:00:52.000Z - Updated: 2022-09-29T22:19:01.000Z - Description: Reviews and previews from our classical music columnist - Author: Nick Boston - Tags: Arts, Music, Previews, BREMF, Brighton Early Music Festival, classical music, London Philharmonic Orchestra, music ### REVIEWS ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/picture2-e1664392100161.jpg) First Hand Records FHR139 There have been a crop of recordings coming out of musicians’ exploits during lockdown, and violinist **Sara Trickey** is a strong addition to the field. Trickey posted weekly videos of solo violin music via YouTube, and as well as bringing her performances to new audiences, she enjoyed the communication from listeners too. As the world returns to some sort of normality of performance, that intimacy of connection is something many performers are now missing. Trickey has recorded a range of repertoire here from those weekly videos, the majority being contemporary works, with several world première recordings and a number of compositions specifically written for her. Music by **Albéniz**, **Telemann** and **Prokofiev** is joined by works by Norwegian composer **Bjarne Brustad** (1895-1978), **Sally Beamish** (b.1956), **James Francis Brown** (b.1969) and **Errollyn Wallen** (b.1958). **David Matthew**’s (b.1943) lyrical **Prelude no. 12**, **Lyell Creswell**’s (1944-2022) moving **Lento** contrast with **Aleksey Igudesman**’s (b.1973) energetically insistent **Applemania** – a fitting celebration perhaps of an end to lockdown. Overall, this is a fascinating survey of varied solo violin repertoire, and speaks of intense commitment and a desire to communicate, as well as clear virtuosic command from Trickey. ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/picture-e1664392150996.jpg) Chandos – CHAN20241 Pianist **Louis Lortie** has reached **Volume 7** of his **Chopin** survey, and this volume contains a good spread of the **Mazurkas**, perhaps the quirkiest genre of **Chopin**’s (1810-1849) output. Four sets are joined by the delightful ***Rondo à la Mazur, Op. 5*** *,* the bouncing ***Boléro, Op. 19*** *,* a virtuosic playful **Rondo, Op. 16** and a swirling ***Tarantelle*** *, Op. 43*. The ***Héroïque Polonaise, Op. 53*** carries suitable weight, but Lortie avoids overegging the pudding, maintaining a sense of dance amidst the heft. Another great volume in this strong survey. ### PREVIEWS The **Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra** (BPO) open their season with a strong American programme, conducted by **Sian Edwards,** beginning with **Copland**’s ***Fanfare for the Common Man***, and his **Appalachian Spring Suite**. ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/classical3.jpg) Joanna MacGregor The programme also includes **Gershwin**’s ***Rhapsody in Blue***, with **Joanna MacGregor** (piano) (**2.45pm, Sunday, October 2, Brighton Dome**). Check out more on the BPO’s new season [here](https://nicks-classical-notes.blogspot.com/2022/09/an-exciting-202223-season-ahead-from.html?ref=scenemag.co.uk). ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/picture5-e1664392319844.jpg) Karina CanEllakis (credit: Eduardus Lee) The **London Philharmonic Orchestra**, conducted by **Karina Canellakis**, perform **Beethoven**’s***Eroica Symphony***, and **Sibelius’ *Violin Concerto***, with **Augustin Hadelich** (violin) (**7.30pm, Saturday, October 22, Brighton Dome**). **Tickets [HERE](http://brightondome.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/40c6db5f-ptc5186723_cover_c_andy-baker-copy-e1664398606749.jpg) Ana de la Vega. (Pic credit: Andy Baker) The **London Philharmonic Orchestra** also visit **Eastbourne** to play **Schubert, Beethoven** and **Mozart**’s **Flute Concerto No. 1**, with **Ana de la Vega** (flute), all conducted by **Gábor Káli** (**3pm, Sunday, October 20, Congress Theatre**). ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/quator-e1664398482397.jpg) The Quatuor Agate **The Quatuor Agate** play **Boccherini,** **Bartók** & **Brahms** (**11am, Sunday, October, 16, ACCA**). **Tickets [HERE](http://www.attenboroughcentre.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/olivia-e1664398409118.jpg) Olivia Fraser The **Worthing Symphony Orchestra,** conducted by **John Gibbons,** perform **Grieg, Vaughan Williams, Strauss** and **Alwyn**’s **Autumn Legend**, with **Olivia Fraser** (cor anglais) (**2.45pm, Sunday, October 2, Assembly Hall, Worthing**). **Tickets [HERE](http://wtm.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1500x500-2-e1664399773533.jpg) Ensemble Hesperi **Brighton Early Music Festival** returns in October, with ***Music for St Michael*** from **BREMF Consort of Music**, including music by **Josquin**, **Palestrina**, **Taverner** and **, October 2** (**7.30pm, Saturday, October 2, St Martin’s Church, Brighton**). Then later in the month you can hear **Ensemble Hesperi** performing ***Musing from the 18th Century Highlands*** (**8pm, Wednesday, October 19, St Martin’s Church, Brighton**). ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pasotti-e1664398334929.jpg) Michele Pasotti and Alena Dantcheva There’s a **Masterclass for Young Singers** with **Michele Pasotti** and **Alena Dantcheva** from **La Fonte Musica** (**8pm, Thursday, October 20, St George’s Church, Brighton**), and the two masters perform music by **Sigismondo d’India** the next night (**8pm, Friday, October 21, St George’s Church, Brighton**). This year’s **BREMF Live!** ensembles showcase their stuff in the afternoon (**3pm, Saturday, October 22, St George’s Church, Brighton**) and at a club night show (**9pm, The Rose Hill**). ![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/moliere-e1664398129612.jpg) Ensemble Molière **Spiritato** and the **Marian Consort** perform cantatas by **Pachelbel**, **Knüpfer**, **Buxtehude** and **J C & J S Bach** (**7.30pm, Saturday, October 22, St Martin’s, St Martin’s Church, Brighton**), and the festival closes with exquisite French music in **Les Lullistes contre les Ramoneurs!** from **Ensemble Molière** (**7.30pm, Sunday, October 23, St Martin’s Church, Brighton**) **Tickets [HERE](http://bremf.org.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** ### MORE INFO **Full reviews can be found** [**HERE**](https://nicks-classical-notes.blogspot.com/2022/09/cd-reviews-october-2022.html?ref=scenemag.co.uk) **For more reviews, comment and events,[ CLICK HERE](http://www.nicks-classical-notes.blogspot.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** **Twitter @nickb86uk** **Email –** [**nbclassical@hotmail.co.uk**](mailto:nbclassical@hotmail.co.uk)