Promising Performances in Young Artists’ Summer Showcase
30/06/2012
Mozart, Donizetti, Puccini: Jette Parker Young Artists, Pedro Ribeiro (director), James Simpson (lighting), soloists, David Gowland and Jean-Paul Pruna (piano), Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London 29.6.2012 (JPr) Read more
An Impressive New Work Partners the ‘Resurrection’ Symphony
29/06/2012
Phibbs, Mahler: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, Kate Royal (soprano), Monica Groop (mezzo-soprano), Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.6.2012 (Gdn) Read more
The Royal Choral Society Marks 140 Years of Singing
27/06/2012
Verdi, Requiem: Judith Howarth (soprano), Julia Riley (mezzo-soprano), Gwyn Hughes Jones (tenor) and Matthew Best (bass), Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Cooke (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 25.6.2012 (JPr) Read more
The Royal Choral Society’s 140th Anniversary Concert
27/06/2012
Verdi, Requiem: Judith Howarth (soprano), Julia Riley (mezzo-soprano), Gwyn Hughes-Jones (tenor), Matthew Best (bass), Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Cooke (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 25.6.2012 (JQ) Read more
Berlioz’s Requiem in St. Paul’s Cathedral: an Overwhelming Experience
27/06/2012
Berlioz: City of London Festival, Barry Banks (tenor), London Philharmonic Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor). St Paul’s Cathedral, London, 26.6.2012 (MB) Read more
An Impressive James MacMillan Première in Coventry Cathedral
25/06/2012
Coventry Cathedral Golden Jubilee Concert. Coventry Cathedral, 23.6.2012 (JQ) Read more
Noseda’s Electrifying Beethoven Fifth
25/06/2012
Wagner, Berg and Beethoven: Angela Denoke (soprano), London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Gianandrea Noseda (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 21.6.2012. (JPr) Read more
Weltethos: Far from Festival Fare
23/06/2012
Jonathan Harvey, Weltethos: Samuel West (speaker), CBSO Chorus, CBSO Youth Chorus, CBSO Children’s Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Edward Gardner & Michael Seal (conductors). Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 21.6.2012 (JQ) Read more
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