United States Salieri, Whitacre, Spencer, Smith, Lauridsen: Canton Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Rachel Waddell and Britt Cooper (conductors), Cable Recital Hall, Canton, Ohio. 15.3.2013 (TW)
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Britten’s War Requiem Reconciles Past Differences
Germany Benjamin Britten, War Requiem, Op. 66: Emily Magee (soprano), Mark Padmore (tenor), Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Tölz Boys’ Choir, Max Hanft (organ), Bavarian Radio Choir, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons (conductor), Philharmonie, Gasteig, Munich, 14.3.2013 (MC)
Welsh Follow Sporting Success with Brilliant Puccini Performance
United Kingdom Puccini, Madama Butterfly: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of Welsh National Opera, Frédéric Chaslin (conductor), Venue Cymru (North Wales Theatre), Llandudno, 16.3.2013 (RJF)
Benjamin’s New Opera Acclaimed a Masterpiece
United Kingdom George Benjamin’s Written on Skin: Soloists, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, George Benjamin (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 18.3.2013. (MB)
The St John Passion at Kings Place
United Kingdom Bach: Soloists, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Aurora Orchestra, Nicholas Collon (conductor). Hall One, Kings Place, 16.3.2013 (MB)
Così Fan Tutte With A Modern Twist From Buenos Aires Lírica
Argentina Mozart, Così fan tutte: Buenos AiresLírica. Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Buenos AiresLírica, Conductor:Juan Casasbellas. Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 15.3.2013. (JSJ)
Chelsea Opera Group Exhumes a Wagner Rarity With Mixed Results
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Feen:Soloists, chorus and orchestra of Chelsea Opera Group, Dominic Wheeler (conductor) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 17.3.2013. (JPr)
Great Don Giovanni, Not as Successful Don Giovanni
France W.A.Mozart: Don Giovanni, Capitole Orchestra and Chorus, Attilio Cremonesi (conductor), Toulouse’s Capitole, 17.3.2013 (JMI)