SwitzerlandDeanna Breiwick (soprano) , Brass and percussion sections of the Tonhalle-Orchestra Zürich, Allan Withington (conductor) 14.12.13 (JR)
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
The Sixteen at Christmas
United Kingdom Poulenc, Britten, Traditional: The Sixteen at Christmas, Harry Christophers (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 15.12.2013 (SRT)
A Moving Account of L’enfance du Christ
United Kingdom Berlioz: L’enfance du Christ, Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano), Yann Beuron (tenor), Marcus Farnsworth (baritone), Christopher Purves (bass), BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Trinity Laban Chamber Choir, François-Xavier Roth (conductor), Barbican Hall, London 15.12.2013 (GDn)
A Distinguished Recital from a Distinguished Partnership: Michael Volle and Helmut Deutsch
United Kingdom Schubert, Mahler, Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Strauss: Michael Volle (baritone), Helmut Deutsch (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 13.12.2013 (MB)
Verdi: Messa Missing Chailly
Spain Verdi: Messa da Requiem, Orchestra Comunitat Valenciana, Chorus Generalitat Valenciana, Carlo Rizzi (conductor), Auditori Palau de Les Arts Valencia, 12.12.2013 (JMI)
Heroic Playing from RSNO in Lutoslawski Concerto
United Kingdom Ravel, Brahms, Lutoslawski: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Leonard Elschenbroich (cello), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 13.12.2013 (SRT)
Sokhiev and the Philharmonia: A Musical Game of Two Halves
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Mahler: Viktoria Mullova (violin), Anastasia Kalagina (soprano), Philharmonia Orchesta, Tugan Sokhiev (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.12.2013 (GDn)
Bach Mass Lacks Polish Because of Last Minute Substitutes
United Kingdom Bach: Mass in B minor: Lorna Anderson (soprano), Kitty Whately (mezzo), Andrew Tortise (tenor), Stephan Loges (bass-baritone), SCO Chorus, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Jonathan Cohen (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 12.12.2013 (SRT)