United Kingdom Walton, Mahler: Rebecca Gilliver (cello), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Bristol Beacon, 13.2.2025. (CK)
Autumnal Walton and rejuvenating Mahler from Pappano and the LSO at Bristol Beacon
Month: February 2025
Michael Volle is unsurpassable again as Wotan in David McVicar’s mostly traditional La Scala Die Walküre
Italy Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists, Teatro alla Scala Orchestra / Simone Young (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by Ella Gallieni) from La Scala, Milan, 12.2.2025 and available on demand until 19.2.2025. (JPr)
Wang, Salonen and the SF Symphony relish the offbeat inventiveness of Ravel and Rauravaara
United States Ravel, Rautavaara, Debussy: Yuja Wang (piano), San Francisco Symphony / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 13.2.2025. (HS)
US premiere of Colasanti work joins Bruckner 7 in Cleveland with Tim Mead and Fabio Luisi
United States Colasanti, Bruckner: Tim Mead (countertenor), Cleveland Orchestra / Fabio Luisi (conductor). Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, Cleveland, 13.2.2025. (MSJ)
Leon Botstein and TŌN resurrect Weingartner’s transcription of Beethoven’s ‘Hammerklavier’
United States Various – ‘Transcription as Translation’: The Orchestra Now / Leon Botstein (conductor). Carnegie Hall, New York, 11.2.2025. (RP)
Regents Opera continue their Ring cycle with most impressive Die Walküre and Siegfried performances
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre and Siegfried: Soloists, Regents Opera Orchestra / Ben Woodward (conductor), York Hall, Bethnal Green, London 11 & 13.2.2025. (JR)
Ensemble Connect premieres works by Katherine Balch in an eclectic program
United States Various: Ensemble Connect. Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 10.2.2025. (RP)
A compelling and memorable Winterreise in Salisbury from Sam Poppleton and Harry Sever
United Kingdom Schubert: Sam Poppleton (baritone), Harry Sever (piano). St. Martin’s Church, Salisbury, 8.2.2025. (CK)
