| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 27-Oct-2012 Barbican Centre: Hall | Looking Forward with Britten Sinfonia at the Barbican |
 Rhydian Peters.jpg) Pleasantly enough, Britten Sinfonia went down a thoroughly unconventional route in celebrating their 20th birthday at the Barbican on Saturday, with a brilliantly varied range of new pieces mixing with chamber orchestra classics. With a stellar range of guests, they carried us along all the way from Purcell to Moondog, encapsulating the spirit of versatility and openness which makes the group what it is.
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| 4-Aug-2012 Royal Albert Hall | Prom 29: The National Youth Orchestra take on Messiaen's Turangalîla-symphonie |
 Despite knowing what was going to happen, it was a still surprising when, amid the chatter and bustle of the audience before the concert (there was a distinct lack of communal coughing before it started), the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain began Tuning Up.Read full review... | |
| 26-Jul-2012 Royal Albert Hall | Prom 16: BBC National Orchestra of Wales with Joanna MacGregor and Ryan Wigglesworth |
 As the programme put it, Prom 16 had a "distinctly watery" theme. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales took its audience on a trip to the Italian and French rivieras, with a staycation in the form of Hugh Wood's thrilling Piano Concerto. It was a challenging programme, which showed in the orchestra's playing more than once, but it was nevertheless an enjoyable experience. It should be noted that the orchestra's originally billed conductor, Thierry Fischer, was unwell, and was replaced at very short notice by conductor Ryan Wigglesworth.
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| 24-May-2011 Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall | Joanna MacGregor and Arve Henriksen bring Deep South blues and Scottish Reels to the Southbank |
 It's not often in classical music that the performers themselves are the main focus of our attention; more often than not they are at the service of the composer. But this evening was an exception to the rule, showcasing the multi-talented Joanna MacGregor and Arve Henriksen. In the absence of a conductor, the musicians performed with a great sense of rapport throughout, ably directed from the keyboard by MacGregor.
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