Rhyming and Miming in 17th-Century Venice
16/09/2012
United States Venezia from the Streets to the Palaces: Le Poème Harmonique, Miller Theater, Columbia University, New York, 12.9.2012 (SSM) Read more
Nelsons’ Electrifying Season Opener in Birmingham
16/09/2012
United Kingdom Strauss, Mahler: Sarah Fox (soprano), Mihoko Fujimura (mezzo-soprano), CBSO Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (conductor). Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 15.9.2012 (JQ) Read more
A Variable Recital from Alberto Reyes
16/09/2012
United Kingdom Bach/Liszt, Chopin, Brahms, Busoni, Liszt: Alberto Reyes (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1 1.9. 2012 (CC) Read more
Pan-European Aspect to BBC NOW’s Impressive Concert
13/09/2012
United Kingdom Chabrier, de Falla, Walton, Delius, Tippett: Javier Perianes (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Michael Francis (conductor), BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, 11.9.12 (GPu) Read more
Chicago’s Millennium Park Packed for Operatic Stars
13/09/2012
United States The Stars of Lyric Opera 2012: Susanna Phillips (soprano), René Barbera (tenor), Cecelia Hall (mezzo soprano), Bernard Holcomb (tenor), Will Liverman (baritone), David Govertsen (bass-baritone), Christine Goerke (soprano), Amber Wagner (soprano), J’nai Bridges (soprano), Brandon Jovanovich (tenor), Joseph Lim (baritone), Kiri Deonarine (soprano), Tracy Cantin (soprano), Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus, Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Martin Wright (chorus master), Stephen Lord (conductor), Millennium Park (Chicago), 8.9.2012 (JLZ) Read more
For Two Pianos: Marksmanship, Pizzazz and Whiplash Frenzy
13/09/2012
United States Brahms, Stravinsky, Bernstein, and Ravel: Julio Elizalde and Michael Brown (pianos); Olympic Music Festival, Quilcene, WA, 1.9.2012 (BJ) Read more
Musikfest Berlin 2012: A Magnificent Evening with Metzmacher and the Berlin Phil
12/09/2012
Germany Gershwin, Ives, Antheil and Bernstein: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Ernst Senff Choir, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra/Ingo Metzmacher, Philharmonie, Berlin, 8.9.2012 (MC) Read more
Partying in the Park to Mark End of the Proms
11/09/2012
United Kingdom Kylie Minogue, Il Divo, Alfie Boe, London Community Gospel Choir and other artists, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Choral Society, Richard Balcombe, Simon Chalk and Cliff Masterson (conductors), Hyde Park, London 8.9.2012 (JPr) Read more
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This joyous set of Beethoven's sonatas takes its place among the very best. 
In its own way, the Seven Words of Christ is just as sublime as the Stabat Mater. 
This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation. 
The pair exhibits a refined style on these illuminating performances. 
A deeply affecting experience that ought to win the opera many new admirers. 
Composed in 1803, at a time when Beethoven was also writing his second symphony and his third piano 
This production has worked hard to cut the story's racist stereotypes 
Byzantine, Aramaic, and Coptic Christian traditions are melded along with songs and chants – some of 
While other venues closed up shop for the festive season, Wigmore Hall has flown the flag for top-qu 
After a few troubles, the German star regains control and delivers a brilliant performance 
