A dazzling Adams Harmonium from Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra and choruses

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Beethoven, John Adams: James Ehnes (violin), London Philharmonic Choir (chorus director: Madeleine Venner), BBC Symphony Chorus (chorus director: Neil Ferris), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 8.11.2025. (CK)

Edward Gardner conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra © Mark Allan

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An unforgettable The Turn of the Screw closes the Cumbria Opera Festival

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Britten, The Turn of the Screw: Soloists, Jessica Meakin, Julian Cann (violins), Kim Becker (viola), Daniel Crompton (cello), Richard English (double bass), Richard Allen (harp), Hannah Gillingham (flute/alto flute/piccolo), Mana Shibata (oboe/cor anglais), William Hammond (clarinet/bass clarinet), Ursula Leveaux (bassoon), Chris Howlings (French horn), Alex Norton (piano/celesta), Stephen Burke (percussion) / Joe Davies (conductor). Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands, 30.8.2025. (CK)

Kirsty McLean (The Governess)

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