United Kingdom Schumann, Das Paradies und die Peri: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Simon Halsey), London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 11.1.2015 (MB)
Mark Berry
Garrick Ohlsson Marks the Scriabin Centenary
United Kingdom Scriabin: Garrick Ohlsson (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.1.2015 (MB)
Jonas Kaufmann and Helmut Deutsch: An Outstanding Partnership
United Kingdom Schumann, Wagner, and Liszt: Jonas Kaufmann (tenor), Helmut Deutsch (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 4.1.2015 (MB)
A Fine Recital to Conclude 2014
United Kingdom Berg, Reger, Debussy, and Brahms: Sharon Kam (clarinet), Stephan Kiefer (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.12.2014 (MB)
Decidedly Superior Hausmusik from Paul Lewis and Colleagues
United Kingdom Beethoven and Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano), Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin), Lawrence Power (viola), Bjørg Lewis (cello), Alois Posch (double bass). Wigmore Hall, London, 22.12.2014 (MB)
Christian Gerhaher’s Mahler Recital Does Not Disappoint
United Kingdom Mahler: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 19.12. 2014 (MB)
Elektra in Dresden: Not a Vintage Evening
Germany Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, Chorus of the Saxon State Opera (chorus master: Wolfram Tetzner), Staatskapelle Dresden, Peter Schneider (conductor). Semperoper, Dresden, 15.12.2014 (MB)
Der Rosenkavalier in Dresden: A superlative evening!
Germany Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, Chorus of the Saxon State Opera (chorus master: Wolfram Tetzner), Members of the Children’s Chorus of the Saxon State Opera, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann (conductor). Semperoper, Dresden, 14.12.2014 (MB)