Germany Schoenberg, Gurre-Lieder: Soloists, MDR Chorus, Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of Bavarian Radio / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Isarphiharmonie, Munich, 19.4.2024. (ALL)
Concert Reviews
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Simon Boccanegra was a resounding success and testament to Elder’s 24-year rejuvenation of the Hallé
United Kingdom Verdi, Simon Boccanegra (concert staging, 1857 version): Soloists, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Hallé / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 18.4.2024. (MC)
Phenomenal Ravel from Chamayou; and searching Vaughan Williams from Pappano and the LSO
United Kingdom Raksin, Ravel, Vaughan Williams: Bertrand Chamayou (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 18.4.2024. (JR)
Soprano Wendy Ferguson and pianist Ruth McGinley breathe fresh life into some iconic songs in Belfast
United Kingdom Gershwin, Porter and Sondheim, ‘Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered’: Wendy Ferguson (soprano), Ruth McGinley (piano), Connor Quinn (baritone), John Gillen (drumkit), Peter Doherty (bass), Cameron Menzies (director), Nuala Campbell (hair and make up designer). MAC Theatre, Belfast, 13.4.2024. (RB)
A perfect lunchtime Wigmore Hall concert from Véronique Gens and Susan Manoff
United Kingdom French Song: Véronique Gens (soprano), Susan Manoff (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.4.2024. (CC)
A delightful Messiah from students of the Royal Academy of Music and the Sudbury Choral Society
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah (HWV 56): Clara Orif (soprano), Oryna Veselovska (mezzo-soprano), James Edgeler (tenor), Thomas Butler (bass), musicians, Sudbury Choral Society / John Chillingworth (conductor). Sudbury Arts Centre, Sudbury, 14.4.2024. (MG)
Daphnis and Chloé: Tenebrae and LSO under Pappano administer Half Six Fix’s powerful shot of Ravel
United Kingdom Ravel: Tenebrae, London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London. 16.4.2024. (CSa)
Impassioned Rachmaninov and a surprise from Pappano and the LSO at the Barbican
United Kingdom L. Boulanger, Barber, Rachmaninov: Janine Jansen (violin), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 14.4.2024. (JR)