The BBC Proms proves Smyth’s voice is as unique and as compelling as her dramatic sense in The Wreckers

United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2022 [7], Prom 13 – Smyth, The Wreckers (semi-staged, sung in French): Soloists, The Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 24.7.2022. (CC)

Lauren Fagan (Avis), James Rutherford (Laurent) and Donovan Singletary (Harvey) © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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Celebrating 20 years, the Summer Celebration shows the JPYA Programme is in vibrant shape

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Jette Parker Young Artists Summer Celebration: Soloists, Elaine Kidd (presenter), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Sir Antonio Pappano, Michael Papadopoulos, Edo Frenkel (conductors). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 23.7.2022 (CC)

Chuma Sijeqa (Wurm) and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (Luisa) © Bill Cooper

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Dvořák’s Requiem launches the Three Choirs Festival 2022

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Three Choirs Festival 2022 [1] – Dvořák: Anita Watson (soprano), Catherine Carby (mezzo-soprano), Ruairi Bowen (tenor), Stephan Loges (bass-baritone), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Geraint Bowen (conductor). Hereford Cathedral, 23.7.2022. (JQ)

Geraint Bowen conducts Dvořák’s Requiem in Hereford Cathedral  © Dale Hodgetts & James O’Driscoll

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Eccentric programming and music of little interest brought no sense of occasion to a ‘Royal’ Prom

United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2022 [5], Prom 10 – ‘Music for Royal Occasions’: BBC Singers (chorus master: Martin Fitzpatrick), BBC Concert Orchestra / Barry Wordsworth (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 22.7.2022. (MB)

Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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Enjoyable and, at times, delectable Rimsky-Korsakov from Matiakh and the BBC NOW at the Proms

United KingdomUnited Kingdom BBC Proms 2022 [4], Prom 9 – Ravel, Beamish, and Rimsky-Korsakov: Catrin Finch (harp), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Ariane Matiakh (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 21.7.2022 (MB)

Ariane Matiakh (conductor) © BBC/Chris Christodoulou

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