United Kingdom Haydn, Britten, Shostakovich: Belcea Quartet (Corina Belcea, Axel Schacher, violins; Krzysztof Chorzelski, viola; Antoine Lederlin, cello). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.11.2013 (CC)
Month: November 2013
Messiaen, the Visionary, Reaches for the Stars
United Kingdom Messiaen: Tzimon Barto (piano), John Ryan (horn), Andrew Barclay, Erika Öhman (percussion), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Christoph Eschenbach (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 2.11.2013 (MB)
Obscure Opera Boasts Bel Canto Stylist
United States Gasparo Spontini, La Vestale: Soloists, Cercle de l’Harmonie, Chœur Aedes, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (medici.tv broadcast), Paris. 23.10.2013 (RDA)
In Search of Turandot
Italy Puccini, Turandot. Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro dell’Opera, Rome. Chorus Master, Roberto Gabbiani. Conductor, Pinchas Steinberg. 31.10.2013 (JB)
Opera Orchestra Makes Impact in the Concert Hall
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Britten, Shostakovich: Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Lothar Koenigs (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 1.11.2013 (PCG)
András Schiff: Winding Down as He Nears the End of His Bach Project
United States Bach: András Schiff, Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium, New York, 30.10.2013 (SSM)
A Trio of Contrasts from National Dance Company Wales
United Kingdom Bowden, Virtual Descent; Stravinsky, Noces; Ross, Water Stories: National Dance Company Wales, Royal Opera House (Linbury Studio Theatre), London, 31.10.2013. (JO’D)
Donizetti Comic Opera Sparkles with Life
Donizetti, L’Elisir d’Amore: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Glyndebourne Touring Opera / Pablo González (Conductor), New Victoria Theatre, Woking 30.10.13 (RB)