Austria Mahler: Juliana Banse (soprano), Janina Baechle (mezzo-soprano), Wiener Singverein (chorus master: Johannes Prinz), Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Andrés Oroczo-Estrada (conductor). Goldener Saal, Musikverein, Vienna, 15.12.2012 (MB)
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An Almost Complete Messiah with Oddly Positioned Soloists
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah: Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano), Delphine Galou (mezzo-soprano), Topi Lehtipuu (tenor), Matthew Brook (bass), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales, Françoix-Xavier Roth (conductor). St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 14.12.2012 (PCG)
González Highlights Two Weber Concerti
United Kingdom Beethoven, Weber, Mozart: Peter Whelan (bassoon), Maximiliano Martín (clarinet), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Pablo González (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 15.12.2012 (SRT)
Elisabeth Kulman in a Largely-Rewarding Recital
Austria Liszt, Schumann, Albin Fries, and Schubert: Elisabeth Kulman (mezzo-soprano), Eduard Kutrowatz (piano). Mozart-Saal, Konzerthaus, Vienna, 13.12.2012 (MB)
Imogen Cooper and Paul Lewis: A Wonderful Partnership
United Kingdom Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák: Imogen Cooper, Paul Lewis (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 13.12.2012 (CC)
Some First Rate Singing in Seville’s Siegfried
Spain Wagner: Siegfried, Seville Symphony Orchestra, Pedro Halffter (conductor). Sevilla Teatro de la Maestranza, 12.12.2012 (JMI)
Pappano and Barenboim: Great Partners in Music, Great Friends in Life
Italy Mozart, Chopin: Orchestra dell Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano. Daniel Barenboim (piano).. Parco della Musica Rome, 13.11.2012 (JB)
RSNO’s String Section Banishes Winter Blues
United Kingdom Larsson, Grieg, Tchaikovsky: John Lill (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra,/ Christian Kluxen (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 14.12.2012 (SRT)