The LPO, DiDonato and Gardner shine in mythic vengeance, queenly suicide and social heroism

United KingdomUnited Kingdom ‘Moments Remembered’ – Samuel Barber, Berlioz and Beethoven: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London. 25.9.2024. (CSa)

The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Edward Gardner © Mark Allan

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Last Night of the Proms 2024: an evening of questionable programming and uneven quality

United KingdomUnited Kingdom PROM 73 – Last Night of the Proms: Angel Blue (soprano), Sir Stephen Hough (piano), BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, BBC Singers, (Neil Ferris (chorus/choir master) / Sakari Oramo (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 14.9.2024. (CSa)

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