United Kingdom The London Opera Company – Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Soloists, James Widden (violin), Alison Holford (cello), Jonathan Musgrave (piano) / Michael Thrift (conductor). The Warehouse, Waterloo, London, 3.10.2020. (MB)
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In driving rain ENO’s drive-in Ally Pally La bohème turns out to be as deeply moving as ever
United Kingdom English National Opera’s ‘Drive & Live’ La bohème: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Martyn Brabbins (conductor). Alexandra Palace, London, 23.9.2020. (JPr)
Royal Opera: Live in Concert was a Covid-secure evening of world-class singing and music-making
United Kingdom Royal Opera: Live in Concert – #OurHouseToYourHouse: Kristīne Opolais, Lisette Oropesa (sopranos), Aigul Akhmetshina (mezzo-soprano), Charles Castronovo, Filipe Manu (tenors), Vito Priante (baritone), Gerald Finley (bass-baritone), Jeremy White (bass), Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Streamed live from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 4.9.2020. (JPr)
HGO’s open-air Sāvitri marks opera’s return to London
United Kingdom Holst, Sāvitri: Soloists, Chorus, HGO Orchestra, Thomas Payne (conductor). The Lawn, Lauderdale House, Highgate, London, 11.8.2020. (MB)
Lise Davidsen’s compellingly expressive singing doesn’t entirely rescue Tobias Kratzer’s Fidelio
United Kingdom Beethoven, Fidelio: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Performance of 9.3.2020 (directed for the screen by Rhodri Huw), televised on BBC Four, and reviewed on 26.7.2020. (JPr)
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Glyndebourne’s 2012 Marriage of Figaro was exceptional entertainment and kicked off Open House 2020
United Kingdom Glyndebourne Open House – Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Glyndebourne Chorus and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Glyndebourne Festival Opera performance 17.8.2012 and streamed and reviewed on 24.5.2020. (MMB)
ENO’s new Marriage of Figaro is a real tonic in these uncertain times
United Kingdom Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Kevin John Edusei (conductor). London Coliseum, 14.3.2020. (CC)
Carlo Rizzi’s conducting and WNO’s chorus make Les vêpres siciliennes a worthwhile experience
United Kingdom Verdi, Les vêpres siciliennes: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Carlo Rizzi (conductor). Theatre Cymru, Llandudno, 7.3.2020. (RJF)
