United Kingdom Chopin and Ravel: Tim Horton (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 16.1.2026. (MB)
Another fine, perceptive recital in Tim Horton’s Chopin series at Wigmore Hall
Mark Berry
Kirill Gerstein’s Wigmore Hall recital rings in the New Year in fine style
United Kingdom Liszt and Brahms: Kirill Gerstein (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 7.1.2026. (MB)
The centenary of Wozzeck is fittingly marked at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden
Germany Berg, Wozzeck: Soloists, Children’s Choir of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Staatsopernchor Berlin, Staatskapelle Berlin / Christian Thielemann (conductor). Staatsoper Unter den Linden, 14.12.2025. (MB)
Barrie Kosky’s stimulating Mahagonny production at the Komische Oper Berlin
Germany Weill, Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Komische Oper Berlin / Alexander Joel (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 13.12.2025. (MB)
Carmen was an excellent evening of opera at the Royal Academy
United Kingdom Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Royal Academy Opera Chorus, Royal Academy Sinfonia / Christopher White (conductor). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, 19.11.2025. (MB)
Much to enjoy in Netia Jones’s production of Le nozze di Figaro in Paris
France Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris / Antonello Manacorda (conductor). Palais Garnier, Paris, 15.11.2025. (MB)
Fascinating, insightful view of Mahler’s Seventh from Jakub Hrůša and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Mahler: Philharmonia Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.11.2025. (MB)
Tim Horton’s fascinating Chopin residency at Wigmore Hall offers further rewards
United Kingdom Chopin and Bach: Tim Horton (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.10.2025. (MB)