John Daszak: Genesis of a New British Siegfried. An Interview with Jim Pritchard.
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Goerne and Haefliger in a Wonderful Exploration of German Song
United Kingdom Wolf and Liszt: Matthias Goerne (baritone), Andreas Haefliger (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.9.2013 (MB)
Thomas Dausgaard Makes an Outstanding LSO Debut
United Kingdom Strauss, Mahler Barry Douglas (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Dausgaard (conductor) Barbican Hall, London 25.9.2013 (RB)
Spectacular Berlioz Celebrates Salonen’s Extended Stay with the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Berlioz, Roméo et Juliette: Christianne Stotijn (mezzo-soprano), Paul Groves (tenor), Gerald Finley (baritone), Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.9.2013 (GDn)
ENO’s Fidelio Bemuses and Lacks Soul
United Kingdom Beethoven, Fidelio: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Edward Gardner (conductor), London Coliseum, London, 25.9.2013. (JPr)
Juilliard Historical Performance Program Opens Fifth Year With…Quintets
Mysliveček, Mozart: Monica Huggett (violin), Caroline Krause (violin), Daniel McCarthy (viola), Kyle Miller (viola), Michael Unterman (cello), Caroline Nicolas (cello), Paul Hall, Juilliard School, Lincoln Center, New York, 24.9.2013 (SSM)
Andris Nelsons and the CBSO in White-Hot Tchaikovsky
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky: Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 25.9.2013 (JQ)
Walker Launches BBC’s Season of American Music
United Kingdom Thompson, Barber, Copland, Piston: Elena Urioste (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Garry Walker (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 24.9.2013 (PCG)