United Kingdom Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, Edward Gardner (conductor), Coliseum, London, 28.1.2012 (MB)
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Compelling Verismo Double Bill in Copenhagen
Denmark Mascagni, Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo, Pagliacci: Stefano Ranzani (conductor), Royal Danish Orchestra and Opera Chorus, The Royal Danish Boys’ Choir, and Gentofte and Jægersporg Church Girl’s Choir, Operaen, Copenhagen, 22.01.2012 (NS)
Prokofiev Opera Offers Conservatoire Students a Chance to Shine
United Kingdom Prokofiev, Betrothal in a Monastery: Soloists and Chorus of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Orchestra of Scottish Opera, Timothy Dean (conductor), Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 28.01.2012 (SRT)
“Men in Motion”: Male Dancers’ Exciting Movements!
United Kingdom Ivan Putrov Men in Motion – A mixed programme of ballet with Ivan Putrov and Dancers, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. 27.1.2012 (MMB)
Ludicrous Slapstick and Designs Spoil Covent Garden’s Così
Mozart, Così fan tutte: Soloists, Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Sir Colin Davis (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 27.1.2012 (MB)
Voluptuous Roussel from Denève; Sensational Prokofiev from Hilary Hahn.
United Kingdom Debussy, Prokofiev, Roussel: Hilary Hahn (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 27.01.2012 (SRT)
James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong in a Spectacular Recital at the Wigmore Hall
United States Tartini, Beethoven, Paganini, Franck: James Ehnes (violin), Andrew Armstrong (piano) Wigmore Hall, London. 25.1.2012 (RB)
Rising Star Tom Poster Brings “Sunlit Delicacy” to Brahms’ Piano Concerto No 2
United Kingdom Haydn, Ligeti, Brahms: Tom Poster (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 26.1.2012 (SRT)