United States Verdi, La traviata: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of LA Opera / James Conlon (conductor). Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, 21.4.2024. (JRo)
James Conlon conducts a ravishing La traviata in Los Angeles
Month: April 2024
An imposing Prokofiev sonata highlights Yefim Bronfman’s rousing San Francisco recital
United States Various: Yefim Bronfman (piano). San Francisco Symphony Great Performers, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 21.4.2024. (HS)
Beaming smiles from members of the BBC SO as Jader Bignamini debuts with Pépin, Poulenc and Berlioz
United Kingdom Pépin, Poulenc, Berlioz: Elizabeth Watts (soprano), BBC Symphony Chorus (director: Neil Ferris) and Orchestra / Jader Bignamini (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 19.4.2024. (KMcD)
An uplifting evening at Basildon’s Towngate Theatre from the Thames Opera Company Chorus and guests
United Kingdom Thames Opera Company’s Opera for All: Thames Opera Company Chorus, Anita Watson (soprano), Nancy Holt (mezzo-soprano), Luis Gomes (tenor), Blaize O’Callaghan (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), Ashley Beauchamp (piano) / Jeremy Haneman (conductor). Thomas Guthrie (director), Ian Skelly (host). Towngate Theatre, Basildon, Essex, 20.4.2024. (JPr)
Beautiful choral works by Péter Tóth in Kodály’s Kecskemét
Hungary Choral works by Péter Tóth: József Katona Central Library, Kecskemét, Hungary, 12.4.2024. (AK)
A superb revival: Royal Opera House’s Lucia di Lammermoor turns tragedy into triumph
United Kingdom Donizetti, Lucia di Lammermoor: Soloists, Actors, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Giacomo Sagripanti (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. 19.4.2024. (CSa)
Phenomenal Dean, Bach and Brahms from Benjamin Grosvenor at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Brett Dean, The Homage Etudes (2009-20) – Dean, Bach, Brahms: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.4.2024. (CC)
Two outstanding performances of chamber music at Carnegie Hall
United States [1] Beethoven, R. Schumann, Franck: Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Behzod Abduraimov (piano). Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, 17.4.2024. (ES-S)
