Rasch, Britten. Alwyn Mellor (soprano), James Gilchrist (tenor), Stephan Loges (bass-baritone), Gloucester Choral Society, Bristol Choral Society, Gloucester Cathedral Choristers, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Partington (conductor). Gloucester Cathedral, 16.11.2013 (JQ)
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Serious Cabaret – but with a Light Touch
United Kingdom Serious Cabaret – Leaving Berlin: Mary Carewe & Players of the Manchester Camerat [Adi Brett (violin), Hannah Roberts (cello), Sarah Whewell (flute), Fiona Cross (clarinet), Simon Parkin (piano)], Great Hall, Lancaster University, Lancashire, 14.11.2013 (MC)
Tasmin Little Makes Convincing Case for a Szymanowski Rarity
United Kingdom Szymanowski, Brahms: Tasmin Little (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Olari Elts (conductor). St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 15.11.2013 (PCG)
Jubliee Opera Presents Stagework Based on Britten’s Late Works
United Kingdom A Time There Was (World Premiere), Lexi Hutton (soprano), Alan Oke (tenor), Alex Ashworth (bass-baritone), Jubilee Opera Soloists and Chorus, Jubliee Opera Orchestra / Stuart Bedford (conductor), Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, 9.11.2013 (RD).
RSNO Reveal Britten’s Humanity in War Requiem
United Kingdom Britten, War Requiem: EvelinaDobračeva (soprano), Jeffrey Francis (tenor), Russell Braun (baritone), RSNO Chorus & Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15.11.2013 (SRT)
Fruitful Collaboration with Chinese Results in Absorbing Dance Programme
United Kingdom Various Composers, Liang/Maliphant/Wheeldon – An Evening featuring Yuan Yuan Tan and Feng-Yi Sheu: Sadler’s Wells and National Center of Performing Arts, Beijing, Sadler’s Wells, London, 14.11.2013 (JO’D)
Leonskaja and Jerusalem Quartet in Perfect Dialogue
United Kingdom Shostakovich: Elizabeth Leonskaja (piano), Jerusalem Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 12.11.13. (GD)
Confusing, Uncomfortable Work Attains Catharsis
United Kingdom Elko Blijweert: booty Looting: Wim Wandekeybus’ Ultima Vez, Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre), London, 13.11.2013 (JO’D)