United States Various: Jessica Gould, soprano; Noa Frenkel, contralto; Diego Cantalupi, lute; James Waldo, theorbo; Pedro d’Aquino. harpsichord & organ Salon/Sanctuary Concerts; The Library of the House of the Redeemer, New York City, 11.10.2015
Stan
Opera North Delivers Vocal Clout in Andrea Chénier
United Kingdom Umberto Giordano, Andrea Chénier: Soloists, chorus and orchestra of Opera North / Oliver von Dohnányi, conductor. Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds 19.01.2016. (JL)
Sakker Saves the Day in Covent Garden’s La traviata
United Kingdom Verdi, La traviata: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Yves Abel (conductor), Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 16.01.2016. (CC)
Directed by Richard Eyre. Conductor Yves Abel ©Tristram Kenton
Rattle’s Pelléas et Mélisande: A Magnificent Achievement
United Kingdom Debussy, Pelléas et Mélisande: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 11.1.2016. (CC)
(c) Tristram Kenton
Many Delights from The English Concert and Kristian Bezuidenhout
United Kingdom J. C. Bach, C. P. E. Bach, Mozart: The English Concert/Kristian Bezuidenhout (fortepiano/director). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.1.2016. (CC)
Many Revelations in the Latest Instalment of Wigmore Hall’s Complete Schubert Lieder Survey
United Kingdom Schubert, Complete Songs Christopher Maltman (baritone); Graham Johnson (piano).
Wigmore Hall Emerging Talent event: Birgid Steinburger (soprano); Daniel Johanssen (tenor); Benjamin Appl (baritone); Graham Johnson (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.1.2016. (CC)
Artful Bach on New Year’s Eve
United States Bach: Soloists, Amor Artis Chorus and Orchestra, Ryan James Brandau (artistic director), St. Jean Baptiste Church, New York City. 31.12.2015 (DS)
An Enjoyable if not Hugely Memorable Messiah
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah Carolyn Sampson (soprano); Iestyn Davies (countertenor); Allan Clayton (tenor); Robert Davies (bass); Britten Sinfonia Voices; Britten Sinfonia/Eamonn Dougan. Barbican Hall, London, 15.12.2015 (CC)