United Kingdom Various Composers, Rambert – Evening of New Choreography: Rambert, Sadler’s Wells (Lilian Baylis Studio), London, 17.12.2013 (J.O’D)
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A Festival of Song Opens in Singapore
Singapore Bach, Brahms, Pärt, Debussy, Tormis: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tõnu Kaljuste (conductor), Concert Hall, Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, 13.12.2013 (RP)
Bygone Age Recalled in The Wind in the Willows
United Kingdom Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows: Dancers, Actors, Singers and the Chroma Chamber Ensemble conducted by Tim Murray. Duchess Theatre, London. 17.12.2013. (JPr)
Will Kemp (Ratty), Cris Penfold (Toad) and Clemmie Sveaas (Mole) in The Wind in the Willows. Photo by Johan Persson
Aviary and Lunar Pleasures from Expert Musicians
United States Roussel, Catan, Jeremy Gill, Messiaen, Shulamit Ran: Lucy Shelton (soprano), Dolce Suono Ensemble, Roulette, New York City. 4.12.2013 (DS)
A Memorable Recital by Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan
United Kingdom Debussy, Schubert, Shostakovich, Rachmaninov: Alisa Weilerstein (cello), Inon Barnatan (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 16.12.2013 (RB)
Masterly Singing by St George’s Singers in Bach and Will Todd Premiere
United Kingdom Bach, Will Todd: Eleanor Garside (soprano), Heather Ireson (Mezzo-soprano), Thomas Morss (tenor), Matthew Kellett (baritone), St George’s Singers, Northern Baroque / Neil Taylor (conductor), The Encompass Trio [Liam Waddle (piano, Paul Wheatley (bass), Phil Steventon (drum kit)], Concert Hall, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 15.12.2013.(RJF)
Rank Commercialism Yields to Honeck’s Brilliance
United States Dvořák: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), New York Philharmonic, Manfred Honeck (conductor), Avery Fisher Hall, New York, 10.12.13 (DA)
Champagne Genevois!
Switzerland J. Strauss: La Chauve-Souris, Soloists, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Chorus of Geneva Grand Théâtre, Theodor Guschlbauer (conductor), Grand Théatre , Geneva, 13.12.2013 (AL)
