United Kingdom Berg, Lulu: Soloists, Orchestra of the English National Opera / Mark Wigglesworth (conductor). London Coliseum, London, 9.11.2016. (MB)
Kentridge’s Production of Lulu Another Triumph for English National Opera
Mark Berry
A Wide-Ranging 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Samling Artist Programme
United Kingdom Samling 20th Anniversary Concert: Kiandra Howarth (soprano), Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano), David Butt Philip (tenor), Benjamin Appl (baritone), Andrew Foster-Williams (baritone), James Baillieu (piano), Ian Tindale (piano), Malcolm Martineau (piano), James Garnon (actor). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.11.2016. (MB)
Igor Levit’s Beethoven Cycle: A Cumulative Privilege
United Kingdom Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 7.11.2016. (MB)
Enterprising Russian Opera Double-Bill from Guildhall School of Music
United Kingdom Stravinsky, Mavra, and Tchaikovsky, Iolanta: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama / Dominic Wheeler (conductor). Silk Street Theatre, London, 2.11.2016. (MB)
Excellent Rusalka at Berlin’s Komische Oper Shows Benefits of the Repertoire System
Germany Dvořák, Rusalka (sung in German): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus (chorus master: David Cavelius) of the Komische Oper, Berlin / Henrik Nánási (conductor). Komische Oper, Berlin, 30.10.2016. (MB)
Patrice Chéreau Brings his Production of Elektra to Berlin
Germany Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, Berlin State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin / Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 29.10.2016. (MB)
Fidelio Benefits from Outstanding Orchestral Playing and Choral Singing under Barenboim’s Baton
Germany Beethoven, Fidelio: Soloists, Berlin State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin, Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 28.10.2016. (MB)
Alcina’s Enchanted Island Relocates to S&M Club in RAM’s Compelling Production
United Kingdom Handel, Alcina: Soloists, Chorus (chorus master: Ben Glassberg), Royal Academy Sinfonia, Iain Ledingham (conductor), Hackney Round Chapel, London, 26.10.2016. (MB)
