Switzerland Musical Visitors to Swiss Cities 2014/2015
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Classical Symphonism from Veteran Pianist Lill
United Kingdom Brahms, Beethoven: John Lill (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Tadaki Otaka (conductor). St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 9.5.2014 (PCG)
Northern Ballet Proves it is a Powerhouse of Inventive Dance
United Kingdom Martin, Richter, Arnalds, Mixed Programme: Dancers of the Northern Ballet, Linbury Studio Theatre , Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London, 9.5.2014 (MMB)
Varied Program Excels in Mozart’s Requiem
United States Rouse, Frank, Mozart: Mary Kay Fink (piccolo), Jessica Rivera (soprano), Elizabeth DeShong (mezzo-soprano), Garrett Sorenson (tenor), John Relyea (bass-baritone), Cleveland Orchestra Chorus (Robert Porco, director), Cleveland Orchestra / David Robertson (conductor) Severance Hall, Cleveland, 4.5.2014
Boesch in Winterreise: Mad or Guilty?
United States Schubert: Florian Boesch (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano), Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City, 9.5.14 (DA)
Günther Herbig Conducts with a Master’s Touch and Authority
Singapore Beethoven, Dohnányi: Martin Roscoe (piano), Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Günther Herbig (conductor), Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, 9.5.2014. (RP)
Disappointing Tosca Revival at Covent Garden
United Kingdom Puccini, Tosca: Soloists, Royal Opera Chorus and Extra Chorus (chorus master: Renato Balsadonna), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Oleg Caetani (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 10.5.2013 (MB)
Oksana Dyka Photo C. Ashmore
Gil Shaham in Bright Sheng’s Violin Concerto
United Kingdom Dukas, Sheng and Bartók: Gil Shaham (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 09.05.14 (CS)