United Kingdom Sweelinck, Bach, Benjamin, Beethoven, and Mozart: Cédric Tiberghien (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.6.2023. (MB)
Enjoyable, ingenious and instructive Wigmore Hall recital by Cédric Tiberghien
Mark Berry
A wonderful concert from beginning to end from the Jerusalem Quartet
United Kingdom Mozart, Prokofiev, and Brahms: Jerusalem Quartet (Alexander Pavolvsky, Sergei Bressler [violins], Ori Kam [viola], Kyril Zlotnikov [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 30.5.2023. (MB)
A well-performed Così fan tutte in Oslo, but some perplexing directorial choices
Norway Mozart, Così fan tutte:Soloists, Norwegian National Opera Chorus, Norwegian National Opera Orchestra / Tobias Ringborg (conductor). Oslo Opera House, Oslo, Norway 25.5.2023. (MB)
Ear-opening pairing of Vivaldi and Grisey from the London Sinfonietta
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
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)
Sparky, polished presentation of Rossini’s second opera at the Royal Academy of Music
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
United Kingdom Handel, Agrippina: Soloists, HGOAntiqua Orchestra / Thomas Payne (conductor). Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, Highgate, London, 13.5.2023. (MB)
Engrossing Wigmore Hall Winterreise from Simon Keenlyside and Malcolm Martineau
United Kingdom Schubert: Sir Simon Keenlyside (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.5.2023. (MB)
