mon 21/07/2025

Jessica Duchen

Articles By Jessica Duchen

Pavel Kolesnikov, Wigmore Hall review - the stuff of dreams

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Tasmin Little Farewell Recital, RFH review - memories, tributes and dreams

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Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, Sode, Chineke! Orchestra, Edusei, RFH review - protest, passion and joy

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Stephen Kovacevich, Wigmore Hall review - a sublime birthday treat

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Mariam Batsashvili, Wigmore Hall review – the serious virtuoso

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Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History, BBC Four review - sounds to treasure

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Danny Driver, Wigmore Hall review - ingenious sleight-of-hand

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BBC Proms live online: Aurora Orchestra, Collon review - down memory lane

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Kanneh-Mason, Philharmonia, Wilson online review - light in darkness

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Paul Lewis/Hyeyoon Park, Benjamin Grosvenor, Wigmore Hall online/BBC Radio 3 review - tranquil Schubert, fiery Franck

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Beyond the Grace Note, Sky Arts review - march of the women conductors

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Grosvenor, Park, Ridout, Soltani, QEH review - inspired collegiality at the highest level

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Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, Wigmore Hall review - a joyous celebration

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Hewitt, Clein, Aurora Orchestra, Ward, Kings Place review – rise and shine

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Behzod Abduraimov, Queen Elizabeth Hall review - enchanting engagement and breathtaking virtuosity

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Urioste, Chineke! Orchestra, Edusei, QEH review – a precious gem catches the light at last

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