Mark Berry – Seen and Heard International

Ear-opening pairing of Vivaldi and Grisey from the London Sinfonietta

23/05/202323/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United Kingdom Vivaldi and Grisey: Michael Morpurgo (narrator), Clio Gould, Oliver Wilson (violins), Oliver Wilson (viola), Clare O’Connell (cello), Jonas Nordberg (archlute), David Gordon (harpsichord), Katherine Tinker (chamber organ), Members of the London Sinfonietta, Daniel Piero (violin, director) / Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 21.5.2023. (MB)

Searing and strangely refreshing new Wozzeck at the Royal Opera House

22/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United Kingdom Berg, Wozzeck: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House/ Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 19.5.2023. (MB)

Christian Gerhaher (Wozzeck) and Anja Kampe (Marie) © Tristram Kenton

Sparky, polished presentation of Rossini’s second opera at the Royal Academy of Music

17/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United Kingdom Rossini, La cambiale di matrimonio: Soloists, Royal Academy Sinfonia / Johann Stuckenbruck (conductor). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, 16.5.2023. (MB)

HGO’s production of Agrippina is a fine, collegial enterprise

17/05/202316/05/2023 by Mark Berry

United Kingdom Handel, Agrippina: Soloists, HGOAntiqua Orchestra / Thomas Payne (conductor). Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, Highgate, London, 13.5.2023. (MB)