United States Luc Plamondon and Richard Cocciante, Notre Dame de Paris: David H. Koch Theater, New York, 12.7.2023. (RP)
At 25 and counting, the musical Notre Dame de Paris is still wowing audiences
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BBC Proms 2023 begin with thoughts of Ukrainian resistance undermined by an odd choice of music
United Kingdom Prom 1 – First Night of the Proms: Lesley Manville (actor), Paul Lewis (piano), BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska (conductor). Broadcast live (directed by John Williams) from the Royal Albert Hall, London, 14.7.2023. (JPr)
Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczała in an excellent recital at the Liceu
Spain Various: Sondra Radvanovsky (soprano), Piotr Beczała (tenor), Sarah Tysman (piano). Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 13.7.2023. (JMI)
In Aspen, McGegan’s Baroque evening tops uneven weekday lineup with a magnificent Bach Magnificat
United States Aspen Music Festival 2023 [3]: Harris Hall and Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, Colorado. (HS)
Tenor Javier Camarena in his Madrid recital performed works from opera, zarzuela and Mexican popular music
Spain Various: Javier Camarena, Mariachi Sol de América, Ciudad de Granada Orchestra / Iván López Reynoso (conductor). Teatro Real, Madrid, 12.7.2023. (JMI)
The Mayflower Ensemble in Romsey: a stimulating mix of music, eloquently played
United Kingdom Romsey Festival 2023 – Zemlinsky, Smith, Rachmaninov, Horovitz, Brahms: Mayflower Ensemble (Nicola Heinrich [cello], Alison Hughes [clarinet], Karen Kingsley [piano – replacing Samantha Carrasco]). Abbey URC Church, Romsey, 10.7.2023. (CK)
Maxim Vengerov introduces himself to Aspen with fresh, unforced Mendelssohn
United States Aspen Music Festival 2023 [2]: Harris Hall and Benedict Music Tent, Aspen, Colorado. (HS)
COMPOSER DAVID LANG IN CONVERSATION WITH DANIELE SAHR ABOUT note to a friend
David Lang’s new opera note to a friend will be presented by the Japan Society and Tokyo Bunka Kaikan as part of the 2023 Prototype Festival and he talks to Daniele Sahr about its composition
On 12 January, David Lang’s note to a friend will premiere at the Japan Society as part of New York’s Prototype Festival of new opera.