United Kingdom Mozart and Tchaikovsky: Nikolaj Znaider (violin/conductor), London Symphony Orchestra. Barbican Hall, London, 18.12.2016. (MB)
Mark Berry
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)
Francesco Piemontesi’s Mozart is Admirable – Despite Unfortunate Distractions
United Kingdom Mozart: Francesco Piemontesi (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.12.2016. (MB)
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)
