United Kingdom Giordano, Andrea Chénier: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North / Oliver von Dohnányi (conductor),The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, 19.3.2014. (RJF)
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Engrossing Experiences During George Benjamin Day
United Kingdom George Benjamin Day: Soloists, George King (piano), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, George Benjamin (conductor). LSO St Luke’s and Barbican Hall, London, 19.3.2016. (MB)
Mafia-style Boccanegra Showcases Fulham Opera’s Musical Progress
United Kingdom Verdi, Simon Boccanegra – Fulham Opera’s Young Artist Showcase: Soloists, chorus and reduced orchestra of Fulham Opera / Michael Thrift (conductor). St John’s Church, Fulham, London, 18.3.2016. (JPr)
(c) Matthew Coughlan
Professional Così fan tutte Revival in Salford Fails to Attract a Good Audience
United Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte: Sung in English in a translation by Jeremy Sams: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North. Conducted by Anthony Kraus, The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, 16.3.2016. (RJF)
Mélange of Musical and Production Styles Finds Unity in Figaro Forever
United Kingdom Rossini, Mozart, Langer, Figaro Forever – A Trilogy of Operas based on Beaumarchais’ Plays: Welsh National Opera on Tour, Venue Cymru (North Wales Theatre), Llandudno. 8-10.3.2016. (RJF)
(c) Richard Hubert Smith
Dramatic and Convincing Boris Godunov at Covent Garden
United Kingdom Mussorgsky, Boris Godunov: Soloists, Royal Opera Chorus (chorus master: Renato Balsadonna), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano (conductor), Royal Opera House, London, 14.3.2016. (MB)
An Outstanding Fiordiligi in RNCM’s Excellent Così fan tutte
United Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte: RNCM Opera, RNCM Chorus, RNCM Opera Orchestra / Manoj Kamps (conductor), RNCM Theatre, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 15.3.2016. (MC)
(c) Robert Workman
Good Cast and a New Director Good Impression at RNCM’s Spring Opera
United Kingdom Mozart, Così fan tutte: Soloists, RNCM Opera Orchestra and Chorus / Roger Hamilton (conductor), Royal Northern College of Music. RNCM Theatre, 13.3.2016. (RJF)
