Michael Tanner

Sinking the unsinkable

Garrick Ohlsson’s Brahms recital verged on being too much of a good thing, making one wonder how good the thing is

  • Garrick Ohlsson

    Wigmore Hall, and touring internationally

  • The Merry Widow

    London Coliseum, until 13 April

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