Turkey Haydn, Wagner – Liszt, Beethoven, Schubert: John O’Conor (piano), Istanbul Recitals at ‘the Seed’, Istanbul 10.05.13 (AM)
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The Noble Return of Alessandra Ammara
Italy Chopin and Ravel: Alessandra Ammara (piano). Palazzo Chigi, Ariccia. 13.05.2013 (JB)
Lithuanian Music Comes to Wales
United Kingdom Kutavicius, Martinaitis, Bartulis, Tamulionis, Metcalf: Onute Švabauskaitè (cello), St Christopher Chamber Orchestra / Donatas Katkus (conductor), Vale of Glamorgan Festival, All Saint’s Church, Penarth, Cardiff. 11.5.2013 (PCG)
Sir Andrew Lavishes Affection on Vaughan Williams and Elgar
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Elgar: Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay (Vioin) Philharmonia Orchestra / Andrew Davis (conductor), The Anvil, Basingstoke, 11.5.2013.
Grim Grimes in Stockholm touches heart-string
Sweden Britten Peter Grimes: Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera, Lawrence Renes (conductor). Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm. 8.5.2013. New Production (GF)
Messiaen’s Visionary Piano Cycle is an Awe-Inspiring Experience
United Kingdom Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 11.5.2013 (JQ)
A Memorable Evening with Angela Gheorghiu
United Kingdom International Opera Stars 2013: Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Teodor Ilincăi (tenor), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tiberiu Soare (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 10.5.2013. (JPr)
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Invigorates and Excites
United Kingdom Janáček, Ravel, Stravinsky: Louis Lortie (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 9.5..2013 (MC)