Review: Chopin: Piano Concertos (Benjamin Grosvenor)
British star brings clarity and artistry to two well-loved masterpieces.
July 8, 2020
Steve Moffatt
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
Articles by Steve Moffatt
Review: Feinberg: Piano Sonatas Nos 1-6 (Marc-André Hamelin)
Hamelin’s latest deep-sea dive brings striking works to the surface.
June 15, 2020
Review: Beethoven: The Complete Piano Concertos (Stewart Goodyear)
Love affair with Ludwig started with Mickey Mouse record player.
June 1, 2020
Review: Brahms: The Final Piano Pieces (Stephen Hough)
Hough captures Brahms, as the final cigar is extinguished…
May 4, 2020
Review: Bach: Violin Concertos (Kati Debretzeni)
Fresh, vibrant and joyful Bach with a stunning new addition.
April 30, 2020
Review: Schubert: Myrthen (Christian Gerhaher, Camilla Tilling, Gerold Huber)
Terrific team does justice to Schumann’s wonderful wedding gift.
April 20, 2020
Review: Mozart: Piano Sonatas Vol 2 (Jean Muller)
Muller’s Mozart mission makes its point in magnificent fashion.
April 16, 2020
Review: Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita (Utzon Music)
Two seemingly different worlds coalesce in music.
March 9, 2020
Review: Beethoven: Complete String Quartets (Miró Quartet)
Texans bring fresh ideas to chamber music’s mighty 16.
March 5, 2020
Review: Muhly, Glass: Unexpected News (Omega Ensemble/Hamilton)
Glass and his apprentice conjure up some minimalist magic.
February 19, 2020
Review: Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos (Jan Lisiecki)
Yellow label wunderkind delivers masterly Beethoven.
February 13, 2020
Review: Bartók: Bluebeard’s Castle (Bergen Philharmonic/Gardner)
Relyea and DeYoung shine in explosive Super Audio smasher.
February 6, 2020
Review: Schubert • Brahms: Schwanengesang, Vier Ernste Gesänge (Gerald Finley, Julius Drake)
Schubert gets a master’s touch plus Brahms to die for.
January 29, 2020