Canada Various: Victor Julien-Laferrière (cello), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra / Antony Hermus (conductor). Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 22.11.2024. (GN)
Antony Hermus and Victor Julien-Laferrière provide inspired Bruckner and variable Tchaikovsky
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A strong cast for the revival of The Rake’s Progress in Paris
France Stravinsky, The Rake’s Progress: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris / Susanna Mälkki (conductor). Palais Garnier, Paris, 30.11.2024. (MB)
Sir Bryn Terfel was commanding in a vivid interpretation of Mendelssohn’s Elijah from Oxford Philharmonic
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Elijah: Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (soprano), Angharad Lyddon (mezzo-soprano), Belinda Gifford-Guy (treble), Trystan Llŷr-Griffiths (tenor), Sir Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Crouch End Festival Chorus, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / John Lubbock (conductor). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 1.12.2024. (CR)
Masterly twentieth-century Czech string quartets by the Janáček Quartet closes Festival Janáček Brno 2024
Czech Republic Festival Janáček Brno 2024 [7] – Kaprálová, Janáček, Novák: Janáček Quartet [Miloš Vacek, Richard Kružík [violins], Jan Řezníček [viola], Lukáš Polák [cello]). Villa Löw-Beer, 24.11.2024. (GT)
Wonderful Brno recital of Moravian poetry set to music by Janáček and his musical friends
Czech Republic Festival Janáček Brno 2024 [6] – Martinů, Janáček, Dvořák: Feng-yűn Song (soprano), Lenka Navrátilová (piano). Leoš Janáček Memorial, Brno, 24.11.2024. (GT)
The perfect show for Christmas: ENO’s The Pirates of Penzance at the London Coliseum
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Natalie Murray Beale (conductor). London Coliseum, 2.12.2024. (JR)
A radiant Gabriella Reyes sings her first Mimì in the Met’s La bohème
United States Puccini, La bohème: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Metropolitan Opera / Kensho Watanabe (conductor). Metropolitan Opera, New York, 30.11.2024. (RP)
Sir Stephen Hough’s signature style enamors a New York audience
United States Various: Sir Stephen Hough (piano), Viano Quartet (Lucy Wang, Hao Zhou [violins], Aiden Kane [viola], Tate Zawadiuk [cello]). David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, 24.11.2024. (DS)
