United Kingdom Various – The Christmas Story: Arcangelo / Jonathan Cohen (artistic director). Wigmore Hall, London, 15.12.2024. (AK)
Top quality performances and faultless early music style in Archangelo’s The Christmas Story
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A sunny West Coast Christmas in Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker
United Kingdom Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Dancers and Orchestra of Los Angeles Ballet / Jeffery Meyer (conductor). Dolby Theater, Los Angeles, 22.12.2024. (JRo)
Wigmore Hall musical celebration of the whole Christmas season by The Gesualdo Six
United Kingdom Various – The Gesualdo Six’s Morning Star: The Gesualdo Six (Alasdair Austin, Guy James [countertenors], Josh Cooter [tenor], Joseph Wicks [tenor], Michael Craddock [baritone], Owain Park [artistic director, bass]) Wigmore Hall, London, 20.12.2024. (MB)
Mozart’s Messiah in Los Angeles: When size and space matter
United States Handel-Mozart, Messiah: Graycen Gardner (soprano), Hannah Little (mezzo-soprano), Edmond Rodriguez (tenor), Steve Pence (baritone), Los Angeles Master Chorale and Orchestra / Grant Gershon (artistic director). The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles. 15.12.2024. (LV)
Much fun is had by all as Rylan brings megawatt star power to Southend’s Jack and the Beanstalk
United Kingdom Jack and the Beanstalk: Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 17.12.2024. (JPr)
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus are an indispensable part of Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations
United Kingdom Christmas music from Schütz, Praetorius, MacMillan and other composers: Kana Kawashima (violin), Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus / Gregory Batsleer (conductor). Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, 18.12.2024. (SRT)
Intriguing programme of contemporary works performed with flair by Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble
United Kingdom Distant Plains: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble (Aisling Agnew [flute], Sarah Watts [clarinet], David McCann [cello], Daniel Browell [piano], Michael Trainor [violin] / Matthew Lynch [conductor]. Harty Room, Queen’s University, Belfast, 13.12.2024. (RB)
Snétberger Trio featuring Matthieu Michel fuses jazz, folk, and gypsy at Budapest’s Müpa Concert Hall
Hungary Snétberger Trio: Ferenc Snétberger (guitar), Anders Jormin (double bass), Joey Baron (drums) with special guest Matthieu Michel (flugelhorn) and featuring Máté Balogh (saxophone). Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, Müpa, Budapest, 17.12.2024. (LJ)
