United Kingdom Wagner, Tannhäuser: (1875 version): Soloists; Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Hartmut Haenchen (conductor), Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 26.4.2016. (CC)
Colin Clarke
A Wonderful Outpouring of Romantic Song from Werner Güra and Christoph Berner
United Kingdom Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann and Brahms: Werner Güra (tenor); Christoph Berner (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 25.4.2016. (CC)
A Memorable Dream of Gerontius Aptly Prefaced by Britten Canticles
United Kingdom Elgar: Allan Clayton (tenor); Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano); Gerald Finley (bass-baritone); London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra/Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Barbican Hall,, London, 24.4.2016. (CC)
Yundi’s Chopin Recital: A Decidedly Mixed Experience
United Kingdom Chopin: Yundi (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 19.4.2016. (CC)
A Stimulating Schubert Recital by Julian Prégardien and James Baillieu
United Kingdom Schubert: Julian Prégardien (tenor); James Baillieu (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 17.4.2016. (CC)
The Hagen Quartet in Schubert: Perfect Lunchtime Fare
United Kingdom Schubert: Hagen String Quartet [Lukas Hagen, Rainer Schmidt (violins); Iris Hagen-Juda (viola); Clemens Hagen (cello)] Wigmore Hall, London, 18.4.2016. (CC)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s Unforgettable Account of Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus
United Kingdom Messiaen: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican, London 16.4.2016. (CC)