United Kingdom Adams, Salonen: Yo-Yo Ma (cello); Ella Wahlström (sound design); New York Philharmonic Orchestra / Alan Gilbert (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 2.4.2017. (CC)
A True Celebration of the Excellence of the New York Philharmonic
Colin Clarke
Andsnes and Hamelin Just Miss that Crucial Spark as a Duo
United Kingdom Mozart, Stravinsky, Debussy: Leif Ove Andsnes, Marc-André Hamelin (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 30.3.2017. (CC)
A Glorious Recital by Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Polina Leschenko
United Kingdom Webern, Schumann, Bartók, Ravel: Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin); Polina Leschenko (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.3.2017. (CC)
Nathalie Stutzmann’s Impressive Conducting Debut with the LPO
United Kingdom R.Strauss, Mozart: Kateryna Kasper (soprano); Sara Mingardo (contralto); Robin Tritschler (tenor); Leon Košavič (baritone); London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra / Nathalie Stutzmann (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.3.2017. (CC)
Pappano, Royal Opera and cast deliver a beautifully realised Madama Butterfly
United Kingdom Puccini: Madama Butterfly: Soloists and Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Sir Antonio Pappano. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 23.3.2017. (CC)
Benjamin Zander’s Refreshing and Thought-Provoking Approach to Beethoven
United Kingdom Beethoven: Mei Yi Foo (piano), Rebecca Evans (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo), Robert Murray (tenor), Derek Welton (baritone), Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra / Benjamin Zander. Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.3.2017. (CC)
Curnyn and ENO Revive Alden’s 2008 Production of Handel’s Partenope with Splendid Results
United Kingdom Handel, Partenope (sung in English): Orchestra of English National Opera / Christian Curnyn. London Coliseum, 15.3.2017. (CC)
More Mastery from Igor Levit in Beethoven
United Kingdom Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 18.3.2017. (CC)