Germany R. Wagner, Parsifal: Soloists, Balthasar Neumann Ensemble and Chorus, Thomas Hengelbrock (conductor), Teatro Real, Madrid, 31.1.2013 (JMI)
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Albert Herring has Nothing Toulouse
Spain B. Britten, Albert Herring: Soloists, Capitole Orchestra, David Syrus (conductor), Théâtre du Capitole, Toulouse, 27.1.2012 (JMI)
Messiaen Outshines His Neighbors
United States Milhaud, Poulenc, Caplet, Messiaen: Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano), Seattle Symphony members, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 1.2.2013 (BJ)
Of Men and Mountains – and a Half Empty Hall
United Kingdom Delius, Beethoven, Strauss: Christian Ihle Hadland (piano), Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrew Litton (conductor), The Anvil Arts Centre, Basingstoke, 05.2. 2013 (NB)
Barenboim’s Beethoven: Ending on the Right Note
United States Beethoven: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim (conductor), Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall, New York City, 30.1.2012 (SM)
The Pope’s Destiny
Holy See (vatican City State) Verdi, Beethoven: Concert in honour of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI and the President of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano. Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Conductor, Zubin Mehta, Aula Paolo VI, the Vatican City 04.02.2013 (JB)
EU Chamber Orchestra Create Satisfying Glow
United Kingdom Grieg , Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Haydn: Freddy Kempf (piano), European Union Chamber Orchestra/Hans-Peter Hofmann (director), Westmorland Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, 2.2.2013 (MC)
Unforgettable Beethoven Performances by Hagen Quartet
United Kingdom Beethoven: Hagen Quartet, Wigmore Hall, London, 30.1.2013 (GD)