United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists, Orchestra of Regents Opera / Benjamin Woodward (conductor). Grand Temple, Freemasons’ Hall, London, 21.5.2023. (JPr)
Orchestra, singers and conductor impress most in Regents Opera’s new Die Walküre
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Searing and strangely refreshing new Wozzeck at the Royal Opera House
United Kingdom Berg, Wozzeck: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House/ Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 19.5.2023. (MB)
Sparky, polished presentation of Rossini’s second opera at the Royal Academy of Music
United Kingdom Rossini, La cambiale di matrimonio: Soloists, Royal Academy Sinfonia / Johann Stuckenbruck (conductor). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, 16.5.2023. (MB)
HGO’s production of Agrippina is a fine, collegial enterprise
United Kingdom Handel, Agrippina: Soloists, HGOAntiqua Orchestra / Thomas Payne (conductor). Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, Highgate, London, 13.5.2023. (MB)
A grand yet intimate La traviata at Seattle Opera
United States Verdi, La traviata: Soloists and Chorus of the Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony / Carlo Montanaro (conductor). McCaw Hall, Seattle, 7.5.2022. (ZC)
Irish National Opera’s touring production of Werther impresses in Dundalk
United Kingdom Massenet, Werther: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Irish National Opera / Philipp Pointner (conductor). An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk, 2.5.2023. (RB)
Mark Elder’s sure direction of Covent Garden’s Aida revival delivers real, spine-tingling grandeur
United Kingdom Verdi, Aida: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 5.5.2023. (CC)
Bywater’s fine staging and Chevalier’s superb singing makes Symphony of Sorrowful Songs memorable
United Kingdom Górecki, Symphony of Sorrowful Songs (Symphony No.3, Op.36, 1976): Nicole Chevalier (soprano), Orchestra of English National Opera / Lidiya Yankovskaya (conductor). London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London, 3.5.2023. (CC)
