Sir Mark Elder talks at length to Seen and Heard International’s Michael Cookson in Manchester in November 2011
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London’s The O2 Arena Over-extends BRB’s Nutcracker in the Best Possible Way
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Dancers of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Koen Kessels (conductor), The O2 Arena, London 27.12.2011. (JPr)
Mahler’s 10th: Not Perfect Enough For Mahler Himself
United States Mahler, Symphony No. 10 (Performing Version “Cooke III”): New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor), Avery Fischer Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, 1.12.2011 (SSM)
High-Flying Swallow in Helsinki
Finland Puccini, La Rondine: Finnish National Opera, Helsinki, 20.12.2011 (GF)
John Lubbock’ Delightful ‘Messiah’ Banishes the December Blues
United Kingdom Handel: Messiah: Hannah Davey (soprano), Roderick Morris (counter-tenor), John Pierce (tenor), David Pike (baritone), OSJ Voices (chorus master: Jeremy Jackman), Orchestra of St John’s, John Lubbock (conductor). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 22.12. 2011 (MB)
Glory and Power: Fabio Biondi’s Messiah At Santa Cecilia
Italy Handel, Messiah: Orchestra and Chorus of Santa Cecilia, Fabio Biondi (conductor) Ciro Visco (chorus master), Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Romina Basso (contralto), Jeremy Ovenden (tenor), Vito Priante (bass), Sala Santa Cecilia, Rome, 20.12.2011 (JB)
Sir Mark Elder Interview – Part 3
SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL INTERVIEW
Sir Mark Elder talks at length to Seen and Heard International
“All the time, everyday I’m thinking about how I can present music to my audience in a way that will interest them, keep their curiosity and draw in more people.” – Sir Mark Elder
Interview with Sir Mark Elder at Manchester in November 2011 by Michael Cookson.
Sir Mark Elder Interview – Part 2
SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL INTERVIEW Sir Mark Elder talks at length to Seen and Heard International “You have to believe don’t you? You have to believe in what you do!” – Mark Elder Interview with Sir Mark Elder at Manchester in November 2011 by Michael Cookson. Part 2: English Music 2.1 Elgar Oratorios and their … Read more