United Kingdom Mel Brooks, The Producers: The Producers Company, Leigh Thompson (musical director). Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, Essex, 7.4.2015. (JPr)
Latest Reincarnation of The Producers is Good, Harmless Fun
Month: April 2015
Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Excel in the Music of Three French Masters
Berlin Festtage (7) – Debussy, Boulez, and Ravel: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Philharmonie, Berlin, 4.4.2015 (MB)
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Blend of Humour and Serious Intent in RWCMD’s Albert Herring
United Kingdom Benjamin Britten, Albert Herring, Op. 39: Soloists, RWCMD Chamber Ensemble / David Jones (conductor), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 1.4.2015 (LJ).
Bach and Schubert Choral Works Mark Good Friday in Berlin
United Kingdom Bach and Schubert: Marlis Petersen (soprano), Katrin Wundsam (mezzo-soprano), Colin Balzer (tenor), Michael Nagy (bass). NDR Chorus (chorus master: Michael Gläser), Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Andreas Spering (conductor). Großer Saal, Konzerthaus, Berlin, 3.4.2015 (MB)
Ellen Kent’s Traditional Traviata is Stylish, Vibrant and Colourful
United Kingdom Verdi, La Traviata: Soloists, Members of the Orchestra of the National Opera & Ballet Theatre of Moldova ‘Maria Biesu’ and National Philharmonic of Moldova ‘Serghei Lunchevici’ / Nicholae Dohotaru (conductor), Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 5.3.2015
Another Distinguished St Matthew Passion from Ex Cathedra
United Kingdom Bach, St Matthew Passion: Soloists, Choir, Baroque Orchestra and Academy of Vocal Music, all of Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 3.4.2015. (GR)
Pianist Martin Jones in Conversation with Robert Beattie
Photo Courtesy Nimbus Records
Pianist Martin Jones in Conversation with Robert Beattie
Schumann and Shostakovich – A Program that Resonated on Many Levels
Singapore Schumann, Shostakovich: Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Midori (violin), Okko Kamu (conductor), Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, 04.04.2015 (RP)