Review: English Music for Strings (Sinfonia of London, John Wilson)
Wilson's Sinfonia of London revel in 20th-century string favourites.
Wilson's Sinfonia of London revel in 20th-century string favourites.
Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.
This month features orchestral music by Dvořák, Weill and Vaughan Williams, plus a Hollywood epic and intriguing recitals from Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson.
John Wilson’s resurrected orchestra recalls its glory days in Technicolor sound.
Vaughan Williams’ 150th tops and tails this month’s new classical albums, plus the latest from the Danish String Quartet, a classic Bryn Terfel recital and a heartfelt new Traviata.
John Wilson finesses a minor composer with a major voice.
Wilson conjures the spirit of the dance for his ravishing Ravelian delights.
The pandemic forces Britten’s ghostly masterpiece from stage to film with stunning results.
Wilson cultivates an enchanted garden of quintessential English delights.
London band goes on a vibrant and Fellini-like Roman holiday.
Much more Gold than Corn in this glorious CD.
The British conductor talks about his latest release, which is Limelight’s Recording of the Month in May, a collection of moreish French lollipops but also much, much more.
From shimmering impressionism to picturesque musical postcards, a British maestro celebrates France.