United Kingdom Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet: Scottish Ballet, Scottish Ballet Orchestra / Richard Honner, (conductor), Sadler’s Wells, London, 14.5.2014 (J.O’D)
Scottish Ballet’s Updated Romeo And Juliet Makes an Impact
Month: May 2014
Pajama Game Lacks Style and Sophistication
United Kingdom Adler & Ross: The Pajama Game: Orchestra directed by Michael England. Shaftesbury Theatre, London 14.5.2014. (JPr)
Wagnerfest! In Buenos Aires
Argentina Wagnerfest!: Buenos Aires Lírica. Carla Filipcic-Holm (soprano), Hernán Iturralde (bass-baritone) and Orchestra of Buenos AiresLírica,Conductor:Pedro-Pablo Prudencio. Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 8.5.2014. (JSJ)
A Wide Range of New Works in Nine Hour Marathon
United Kingdom Atmospheres New Music Festival. Various performers (detailed in review). Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 13.5.2014 (PCG)
Outstanding Berlioz from Susan Graham and Charles Dutoit
United Kingdom Ravel, Berlioz, and Saint-Saëns: Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano), Stephen Disley (organ), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 14.5.2014 (MB)
Joe Moran’s Three Responses to What Can Dance Say Today?
United Kingdom Assembly (Decommission, Obverse, Arrangement), Joe Moran/Dance Art Foundation, The Place, London, 13.5.2014 (J.O’D)
The Dead of World War I Commemorated by The Tallis Scholars in Chipping Campden
United Kingdom Josquin, Guerrero, Pärt, Mouton, Lobo, Victoria, Tavener, Palestrina, The Tallis Scholars, Peter Philips (director), St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 13.5.2014 (JQ)
War and Peace. A programme commemorating all those who lost their lives in the 1914-18 war
Colourful and Amusing Cenerentola from the Met
United States Rossini, La Cenerentola: New York Metropolitan Opera / Fabio Luisi (conductor). Live transmission to Komedia Cinema, Brighton, 10.5.14 (RB)