United States Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Henrik Nánási (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 26.9.2015 (JLZ)
A Triumphant Figaro Leaves Audience on Cloud Nine
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Jonathan Miller’s ENO Barber as Invigorating as Ever
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Soloists, Members of the English National Opera Chorus, Orchestra of English National Opera/Christopher Allen (conductor), London Coliseum, 29.9.2015 (CC)
Dohnányi Brings Interpretative Insight and Consistency to Beethoven’s Ninth
United Kingdom Schumann, Beethoven: Martin Helmchen (piano); Charlotta Larsson (soprano); Ruxandra Donose (mezzo-soprano); Michael König (tenor); James Rutherford (bass); Rodolfus Choir; Philharmonia Voices; Philharmonia Orchestra/Christoph von Dohnányi. Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.9.2015 (CC)
Christof Loy Turns The Compass 180° – and Triumphs with Rosenkavalier
Sweden Richard Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, The Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Lawrence Renes (conductor), The Royal Opera House, Stockholm, 26.9.2015. Premiere (GF)
Photographer: Monika Rittershaus
Oramo’s Deeply Felt Bruckner in Helsinki
Finland Bruckner Symphony No. 7: The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor). Helsinki Music Centre 16.9.2015 (GF)
Bryn Terfel’s Wonderful, World-Weary Sir John Falstaff in Zurich
Switzerland Verdi: Falstaff: Soloists, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, Fabio Luisi (conductor), Zurich Opera, 27.9.2015 (RP)
An Impressive Don Carlo Opens the Bordeaux Season
France Verdi: Don Carlo: Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Choeur de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux, Choeur Intermezzo, Paul Daniel (conductor), L’Auditorium de Bordeaux, 27.9.2015 (JMI)
The Drawing Power of Nicola Benedetti Used to Great Effect
United Kingdom Nicola Benedetti – Italy and The Four Seasons: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Leonard Elschenbroich (cello) and musicians. Royal Albert Hall, London, 27.9.2015. (JPr)
