United States Stockhausen, Wuorinen: Daniel Druckman and James Baker (percussion), Stephen Gosling and Steven Beck (piano), Merkin Concert Hall, New York City. 13.3.2013 (BH)
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Absorbing “Meistersinger” In Biedermeier Style
United States Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Soloists, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Sir Andrew Davis, (conductor), Civic Opera House, Chicago. 8.2.2013 (JLZ)
Viols and Violas Cleverly Exploited at the Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Benjamin, Goehr: Fretwork, Susan Bickley (mezzo-soprano), Tabea Zimmermann (viola), Antoine Tamestit (viola), George Benjamin (piano, conductor), Wigmore Hall, London, 20.3.2013 (GDn)
Texans and @violincase in Munich
Germany Wagner, Korngold, Stucky, Strauss: Hilary Hahn (violin), Jaap van Zweden (conductor), Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Hall Gasteig, Munich, 17.3.2013 (JFL)
New York Philharmonic’s 17 Year Wait for Bach’s Mass in B Minor
United States Bach, Mass in B minor:New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Gilbert (Conductor), Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, 13.3.2013 (SSM)
Britten’s Rape of Lucretia a Problematical Experience
United Kingdom Britten, The Rape of Lucretia: Soloists, Instrumental Ensemble of Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama / David Jones (conductor), Richard Burton Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 14.3.2013 (GPu)
What’s in Store at Cheltenham Music Festival 2013?
What’s in Store at Cheltenham Music Festival 2013?
A Whiff of New Orleans in Semi-Staged “Streetcar”
United States André Previn, A Streetcar Named Desire: Soloists, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Patrick Summers (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City. 14.3.2013 (BH)