United Kingdom Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Soloists, Saffron Opera Group Chorus, St Albans Symphony Orchestra, Jennifer Wigram (leader), Michael Thorne (conductor). Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, Essex 14.9.2014. (JPr)
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London Celebrates Gluck’s Tercentenary – Though Not in an Opera House
United Kingdom Gluck, Il Parnoso confuso, and Ferdinando Bertoni, Orfeo: Soloists, CHROMA, Thomas Blunt (conductor). St John’s Smith Square, London, 16.9.2014 (MB)
PROM 58: Nina Stemme Excels in Deutsche Oper’s Superb Salome at the Proms
United Kingdom Prom 58, Richard Strauss, Salome: Soloists and Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin / Donald Runnicles (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 30.8.2014. (JPr)
Adventurous New Version of The Grand Duke
United Kingdom Gilbert and Sullivan: The Grand Duke: Pocket G&S, Harrogate G&S Festival, The Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate, 13.8.2014 (RJW)
Fascinating Revival of Edward German’s Only Comic Opera
United Kingdom Fallen Fairies: Alan Borthwick and friends, Harrogate G&S Festival, The Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate, 12.8.2014. (RJW)
Crack Team Perform Owen Wingrave
United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2014 (11) – Britten, Owen Wingrave: Soloists, Choristers of Chelmsford Cathedral, Britten-Pears Orchestra / Mark Wigglesworth (conductor), King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, 15.8.2014 (SRT)
The Immortal Hour Celebrates its Centenary above a Pub
United Kingdom Rutland Boughton, The Immortal Hour: Soloists and Instrumental Ensemble / Inga Davis-Rutter (conductor), Finborough Theatre, London, 11.08.2014 (RB)
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Excellent Performance of Yeomen from 90 Year Old G&S Society
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Yeomen of the Guard: Plymouth Gilbert & Sullivan Fellowship, National Festival Orchestra / Jane Warwick (conductor), Harrogate Royal Hall, West Yorkshire. 4.8.2014 (RJW)
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