United Kingdom Dzenītis, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler: Kristine Opolais (soprano), Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.10.2018. (MB)
Andris Nelsons’ Mahler Again Disappoints
Mark Berry
Wonderful Zimmermann from Håkan Hardenberger and Andris Nelsons
United Kingdom Zimmermann and Mahler: Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet), Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 8.10.2018. (MB)
(c) Mark Allan
ENO’s Cast Deserved Better Than This Incompetent, Incoherent Production of Salome
United Kingdom Strauss, Salome: Soloists, Orchestra of the English National Opera / Martyn Brabbins (conductor). London Coliseum, 3.10.2018. (MB)
A Largely Forgettable Le nozze di Figaro in Dresden
Germany Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Dancers, Saxon State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Cornelius Volke), Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden / Kristiina Poska (conductor). Semperoper, Dresden, 30.9.2018. (MB)
The Masterpiece Status of Moses und Aron Confirmed in Dresden
Germany Schoenberg, Moses und Aron: Soloists, Vocalconsort Berlin, Dresden Symphony Chorus, Dresden State Opera Chorus, Extra Chorus and Children’s Chorus (chorus master: Jörn Hinnerk Andersen), Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden / Alan Gilbert (conductor). Semperoper, Dresden, 29.9.2018. (MB)
Staatsoper Berlin’s Highly Accomplished Company Performance of Der Freischütz
Germany Weber, Der Freischütz: Soloists, Berlin State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin / Thomas Guggeis (conductor). Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, 28.9.2018. (MB)
Pop-Up Opera’s Thought-Provoking Approach to La Tragédie de Carmen
United Kingdom Bizet/Brook, La Tragédie de Carmen: Soloists of Pop-Up Opera / Berrak Dyer (musical director). Asylum Chapel, Peckham, London, 25.9.2018. (MB)
Bostridge’s Winterreise: A Journey Too Far
United Kingdom Schubert: Ian Bostridge (tenor), Thomas Adès (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 17.9.2018. (CSa)
