United States Schnyder, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird (world premiere–co-commission and co-production with Gotham Chamber Opera): Soloists, Opera Philadelphia, Corrado Rovaris (conductor), Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 10.6.2015 (BJ)
Opera & Ballet
Collected opera and ballet reviews
Compelling Performances by Guildhall School of Two Henze Operas
United Kingdom Henze, Ein Landarzt and Phaedra: Soloists, Orchestra of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Timothy Redmond (conductor). Silk Street Theatre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, 8.6.2015 (MB)
A Delightful ‘Coming Out’ of Albert Herring at University of Birmingham
United Kingdom Benjamin Britten, Albert Herring, Op. 39: Soloists and Orchestra of University of Birmingham / Jessica Norton (Music Director), Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham, 12.6.2015 (GR).
Alston Dancers Return to London Looking Crisp and Defiant
United Kingdom Various composers, Alston At Home: Richard Alston Dance Company, The Place, London, 10.06.2015 (JO’D)

Pictures feature the Premiere of Mazur by Richard Alston – a duet for award winning former company dancer Jonathan Goddard and Liam Riddick, accompanied by pianist Jason Ridgway.. Photo credit : Tony Nandi
Sensuality and Promiscuity in Matthew Bourne’s Reimagining of Carmen
Budapest Thrills to a Dramatic Faust Festival
Hungary Gounod, Busoni Faust 225 Festival, Hungarian State Opera, Orchestra and Chorus, State Opera House, Budapest (Festival ran 17 May to 1 June) (RD)

Hunting Theme in Double Baroque Opera Bill from Birmingham Conservatoire
United Kingdom Blow, Venus and Adonis & Charpentier, Actéon: Soloists, Consorts and Ensemble from Birmingham Conservatoire / Andrew King (conductor), The Crescent Studio Theatre, Birmingham, 6.6.2015 (GR).

