United Kingdom Mozart: Francesco Piemontesi (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.12.2016. (MB)
Mark Berry
A Reinvigorating Lunchtime Concert from Members of the Britten Sinfonia
United Kingdom Webern, Uduman, and Schoenberg: Members of the Britten Sinfonia [Thomas Gould (violin), Caroline Dearnley (cello), Diana Ketler (piano)]. Wigmore Hall, London, 14.12.2016. (MB)
A New ‘Musical Reimagining’ of The Winter’s Tale Brings a One-off Sense of Enchantment
United Kingdom Kim Ashton, The Winter’s Tale: Actors, The Hermes Experiment. Cockpit Theatre, London, 13.12.2016. (MB)
More Outstanding and Challenging Beethoven from Igor Levit
United Kingdom Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.12.2016. (MB)
Mascagni and Hindemith Form an Unlikely Double Bill in Paris
France Mascagni, Cavalleria rusticana, and Hindemith, Sancta Susanna: Soloists, Chorus (chorus master: José Luis Basso) and Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris / Carlo Rizzi (conductor). Opéra Bastille, Paris, 3.12.2016. (MB)
Iphigénie en Tauride Gluck’s Great Opera Thoughtfully Staged and Splendidly Sung in Paris
France Gluck, Iphigénie en Tauride: Soloists, Chorus (chorus master: Alessandro di Stefano) and Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris / Bertrand de Billy (conductor). Palais Garnier, Paris, 2.12.2016. (MB)
Uchida and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra: Stimulating in Mozart and Bartók
United Kingdom Mozart and Bartók: Mitsuko Uchida (piano/director), Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Royal Festival Hall, London, 29.11.2016. (MB)
La finta giardiniera Benefits from an Excellent Ensemble Approach
United Kingdom Mozart, La finta giardiniera: Soloists, Royal College of Music of Opera Orchestra, Michael Rosewell (conductor). Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, London, 28.11.2016. (MB)