Much to admire (despite acoustic challenges) in The Bach Choir’s War Requiem

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Britten’s War Requiem: Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Andrew Staples (tenor), Mark Stone (baritone), London Youth Choir – Junior Boys & Cambiata Boys, The Bach Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra / David Hill (conductor). Westminster Cathedral, London, 30.10.2024. (JR)

David Hill conducts Britten’s War Requiem at Westminster Cathedral © Andy Paradise

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Eliesha Nelson premieres chamber version of Margaret Brouwer’s Viola Concerto with CityMusic Cleveland

United StatesUnited States Bach, Brouwer, Brahms: Eliesha Nelson (viola), CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra / Lorenzo Lopez (conductor). Our Lady of Angels Church, Cleveland, 27.10.2024. (MSJ)

Conductor Lorenzo Lopez, composer Margaret Brouwer, and violist Eliesha Nelson © CityMusic Cleveland

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Disappointing Beethoven Ninth from Eun Sun Kim Sun and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra

United StatesUnited States Beethoven, Symphony No.9 in D minor: Jennifer Holloway (soprano), Annika Schlicht (mezzo-soprano), Russell Thomas (tenor), Kwangchul Youn (bass), Chorus and Orchestra of San Francisco Opera / Eun Sun Kim (conductor). War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 26.10.2024. (HS)

[l-r] Jennifer Holloway (soprano), Annika Schlicht (mezzo-soprano), Russell Thomas (tenor), Kwangchul Youn (bass), with the Chorus and Orchestra of San Francisco Opera conducted by Eun Sun Kim © Cory Weaver

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Sandbox Percussion light up Beijing’s Forbidden City with an electrifying quartet by Andy Akiho

ChinaChina Beijing Music Festival – Andy Akiho, Seven Pillars: Sandbox Percussion: Ian Rosenbaum, Jonny Allen, Terry Sweeney, Victor Caccese. Forbidden City Concert Hall, Beijing, 11.10.2024. (TS)

Sandbox Percussion’s Seven Pillars © Beijing Music Festival

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