The Manchester Camerata led by John Andrews present a program spotlighting four distinct 20th century British composers — Ruth Gipps, Doreen Carwithen, William Alwyn, and Elizabeth Maconchy — whose works chart an alternative path through an era often confined to either pastoral lyricism or modernist edginess. Featuring soloists Alex Mitchell (viola), Alexandra Dariescu (piano), and Rachel Clegg (cor anglais), these …

Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu’s new album is a personal reflection of her journey in the music world, from some of the very first pieces she played as a child to significant milestones such as her concerto debut at age 9. The repertoire centers Mozart’s Rondo in D, K. 382, performed with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The …