United Kingdom Mendelssohn: Sir Andras Schiff (pianist and conductor), Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 24.4.2024. (CK)
Sir Andras Schiff and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment sparkle in Mendelssohn
Concert Reviews
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Underwhelming Verdi Requiem from Vasily Petrenko and the RPO at the Royal Albert Hall
United Kingdom Verdi, Requiem: Miah Persson (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), David Junghoon Kim (tenor), Alexander Vinogradov (bass), Philharmonia Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 23.4.2024. (JR)
Compelling performance of Britten’s Violin Concerto from Augustin Hadelich and Gemma New
Canada Firsova, Britten, Holst: Augustin Hadelich (violin), Elektra Women’s Choir, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra / Gemma New (conductor). Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 12.4..2024. (GN)
The Israeli Chamber Project and Karim Sulayman delight in an impassioned collaboration
United States Various: Israeli Chamber Project (Carmit Zori, Kobi Malkin Andreoli [violins], Guy Ben-Ziony [viola], Michael Korman [cello], Tibi Cziger [clarinet], Sivan Magen [harp], Assaff Weisman [piano]), Karim Sulayman (tenor). Merkin Hall, New York, 12.4.2024. (DS)
Spectacular visuals at the world premiere of pop oratorio #Himmelreich in Hamburg
Germany Sigi Hänger and Christoph Oellig, #Himmelreich: Soloists, Chorus, Orchestra / Gerrit Junge (conductor). Barclays Arena, Hamburg, 20.4.2024. (DMD)
An imposing Prokofiev sonata highlights Yefim Bronfman’s rousing San Francisco recital
United States Various: Yefim Bronfman (piano). San Francisco Symphony Great Performers, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 21.4.2024. (HS)
Beaming smiles from members of the BBC SO as Jader Bignamini debuts with Pépin, Poulenc and Berlioz
United Kingdom Pépin, Poulenc, Berlioz: Elizabeth Watts (soprano), BBC Symphony Chorus (director: Neil Ferris) and Orchestra / Jader Bignamini (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 19.4.2024. (KMcD)
An uplifting evening at Basildon’s Towngate Theatre from the Thames Opera Company Chorus and guests
United Kingdom Thames Opera Company’s Opera for All: Thames Opera Company Chorus, Anita Watson (soprano), Nancy Holt (mezzo-soprano), Luis Gomes (tenor), Blaize O’Callaghan (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), Ashley Beauchamp (piano) / Jeremy Haneman (conductor). Thomas Guthrie (director), Ian Skelly (host). Towngate Theatre, Basildon, Essex, 20.4.2024. (JPr)
