United Kingdom Paganini, Ernst, Bach and Schumann. Christian Joseph Saccon (violin); Luigi Di Ilio (piano), St John’s Smith Square, London, 19.7.2015 (JW)
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Strong Singing and Characterisation in The Gondoliers
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Gondoliers: National Gilbert & Sullivan Company, Opera House, Buxton, 5.8.15
Strong Singing and Characterisation in The Gondoliers
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Gondoliers: National Gilbert & Sullivan Company, Opera House, Buxton, 5.8.15 (RJW)
Photo Credit: National G&S Company
An Impressive New Score by Luke Bedford Unveiled at the Proms
Prom 20: Schubert, Luke Bedford, Bruckner. Luba Orgonášová (soprano); Jennifer Johnston (mezzo); Robert Dean Smith (tenor); Derek Welton (bass-baritone); Orfeón Pamplonés; BBC Philharmonic/Juanjo Mena (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 1.8.2015 (CC)
Sir Mark Elder and his Mancunian Forces at their Magnificent Best
United Kingdom Prom 17. Debussy, Vaughan Williams, Elgar. Robin Tritschler (tenor), Iain Paterson (bass-baritone), Hallé Youth Choir, Trinity Boys Choir, Hallé Choir, London Philharmonic Choir, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 30.7.2015 (CST)
Copyright: BBC/Chris Christodoulou
A Rather Brief but Enjoyable Recital by Klaus Florian Vogt
Spain Klaus Florian Vogt, Jobst Schneiderat (piano), Iglesia del Carmen, Festival Castell Peralada, 31.7.2015 (JMI)
Holly Mathieson Conjures Up Atmospheric Lakmé in Holland Park
United States Delibes, Lakmé: Soloists, City of London Sinfonia/Holly Mathieson (conductor). Opera Holland Park, London, 27.7.2015 (CC)
WNO’s Peter Pan Fails to do Justice to J M Barrie’s Tale
United Kingdom Ayres, Peter Pan: Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of Welsh National Opera/Erik Nielsen (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 25.7.2015 (CC)