United Kingdom Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 30.1.2017. (MB)
Mark Berry
Magnificent Messiaen from Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Tamara Stefanovich
United Kingdom Brahms and Messiaen: Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Tamara Stefanovich (pianos). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 24.1.2017. (MB)
Jonas Kaufmann Returns from Illness in a Perplexing Production of Lohengrin
France Wagner, Lohengrin: Soloists, Chorus (chorus master: José Luis Basso) and Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris / Philippe Jordan (conductor). Opéra Bastille, Paris, 21.1.2017. (MB)
Simon Rattle Leads an Outstanding Concert Performance of Le grand macabre
United Kingdom Ligeti – Le grand macabre: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Simon Halsey), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.1.2017. (MB)
The LSO Chamber Orchestra’s Performances Diminished by the Conductor
United Kingdom JS Bach, WF Bach, CPE Bach, Telemann, Haydn: LSO Chamber Orchestra, Giovanni Antonini (recorder, conductor). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 13.1.2017. (MB)
Mahan Esfahani’s searching exploration of the Goldberg Variations
United Kingdom Bach: Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 21.12.2016. (MB)
Nikolaj Znaider and the LSO Pair Mozart and Tchaikovsky to Good Effect
United Kingdom Mozart and Tchaikovsky: Nikolaj Znaider (violin/conductor), London Symphony Orchestra. Barbican Hall, London, 18.12.2016. (MB)
The Royal Opera’s New Der Rosenkavalier: Rather a Missed Opportunity
United Kingdom Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, Dancers, Actors, Child Singers, Royal Opera Chorus (chorus master: William Spaulding), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 17.12.2016. (MB)
