| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2013 National Concert Hall | Grosvenor in miniature at the National Concert Hall, Dublin |
 If Benjamin Grosvenor were a wine, his tasting notes might read something like: “an outstanding early vintage, this is already a fine, well-balanced red, with subtlety of flavour. Can be quaffed now though should mature exceedingly well.” There are two things that are constantly remarked upon by critics in relation to this British pianist: firstly, that he is young and secondly the remarkable tone he possesses. What is remarkable about his youth is the innate wisdom and depth in his playing. If I had to summarise his playing style in two words, they would be “elegant restraint”.Read full review... | |
| 19-Oct-2012 St George's Bristol | Fugal artistry: Angela Hewitt takes on Bach's Art of Fugue at St George's Bristol |
 The more you read about music, the more you notice the word “authenticity” cropping up annoyingly frequently. The great raging musical arguments of the late 20th century still burn; performers, listeners, even composers find themselves having to take up quasi-moralistic stances on gut strings, vibrato, and whether trills should begin on the upper or lower note.Read full review... | |
