WNO’s Tristan and Isolde Sound but Lacking in Impulse
22/05/2012
United Kingdom Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Soloists. Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Lothar Koenigs (conductor), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff 19.5.2012 (LRK) Read more
Noisy Carsen Falstaff Falls Short of Zeffirelli’s Production
16/05/2012
United Kingdom Verdi, Falstaff: Soloists and Chorus of Royal Opera / Daniele Gatti (conductor), Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 15.5.2012. (JPr) Read more
Anthony Minghella’s Madam Butterfly at ENO
09/05/2012
United Kingdom Puccini, Madam Butterfly: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera, conducted by Oleg Caetani. The London Coliseum, London, 8.5.2012. (JPr) Read more
Veteran – Even Vintage – La bohème Still Satisfies at Covent Garden
02/05/2012
United Kingdom Puccini, La bohème: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of The Royal Opera. Conductor: Semyon Bychkov. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 30.4.2012. (JPr) Read more
ENO’s Flying Dutchman – Fascinating and Stimulating
01/05/2012
United Kingdom Wagner: The Flying Dutchman: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera /Edward Gardner. London Coliseum, 28.4.2012 (CC)
Don Giovanni in London Heaven – RC Theatre’s Persuasive Mozart
29/04/2012
United Kingdom Mozart, Don Giovanni: Soloists, Orchestra, Colin Pettet (conductor). Heaven, London, 23.4.2012 (MB)
LSO’s Concert Performance of Der Freischütz Lacks Drama
22/04/2012
United Kingdom Weber, Der Freischütz: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 21.4.2012. (JPr) Read more
A Winning Fille du Régiment at Covent Garden
22/04/2012
United Kingdom Donizetti, La Fille du Régiment: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Yves Abel(conductor, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 19.4.2012 (CC) Read more
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This joyous set of Beethoven's sonatas takes its place among the very best. 
In its own way, the Seven Words of Christ is just as sublime as the Stabat Mater. 
This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation. 
The pair exhibits a refined style on these illuminating performances. 
A deeply affecting experience that ought to win the opera many new admirers. 
Composed in 1803, at a time when Beethoven was also writing his second symphony and his third piano 
This production has worked hard to cut the story's racist stereotypes 
Byzantine, Aramaic, and Coptic Christian traditions are melded along with songs and chants – some of 
While other venues closed up shop for the festive season, Wigmore Hall has flown the flag for top-qu 
After a few troubles, the German star regains control and delivers a brilliant performance 
