Italy Haydn, Shostakovich, Dvořák. Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Conductor, Yuri Temirkanov Martha Argerich (piano) Giuliano Sommerhalder (trumpet). Sala Santa Cecilia Rome. 11.04.2015 (JB)
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
New Bowden Oratorio Fails to Match a Superb Performance of The Planets
Holst, Mark Bowden: Elizabeth Atherton (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales, Martyn Brabbins (conductor),. St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 18.4.2015 (PCG)
Sense of Drama and a Bohemian Lilt to Czech Philharmonic’s Dvořák
United Kingdom Smetana, Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams, Dvořák: Josef Špaček (violin), Czech Philharmonic, Jiří Bělohlávek (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 19.4.2015 (SRT)
Mystery Affliction Affects Violetta – Twice
Switzerland Verdi: La Traviata Soloists, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, conductor: Marco Armiliato, Zurich Opera, Zurich. 18.4.15 (JR)
A Misguided Visual Pantomime Impairs Enjoyment of the NYPO’s Petrushka
United Kingdom Debussy, Bartók and Stravinsky: New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Gilbert (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 19.4.2015 (AS)
Giving the Public the Music They Want 18th Century Style
United Kingdom JC Bach, Pergolesi, Arne, Haydn: Augusta Hebbert (soprano), Andrew Ridley (counter-tenor), Julian Perkins (harpsichord), Ten Tors Orchestra / Simon Ible (conductor), The Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth, 18.4.2015 (PRB)
New York Phil Takes London by Storm
United Kingdom Esa-Pekka Salonen, Ravel, Richard Strauss: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), New York Philharmonic Orchestra / Alan Gilbert (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 17.4.2015 (GD)
Goldfield Ensemble Uncovers Forgotten English Musical Gems
United Kingdom Bliss, Boodle, Bridge, Howells, Ireland, Rubbra, Venables: The Goldfield Ensemble [Nicola Goldscheider, Alexandra Reid (violins), Bridget Carey (viola), Toby Turton (cello), Vicky Wright (clarinet), James Sherlock (piano)] Gloucester Music Society, St Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester, 18.4.2015. (RJ)