United Kingdom Elgar, Gurney, Warlock, Finzi, Ireland, Howells, Vaughan Williams: Philip Lancaster (baritone), Andrew Plant (piano), St Michael and All Angels Church, Bedford Park, London, 27.10.2012. (MH)
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Sir Mark Makes a Convincing Case for Belisario
United Kingdom Donizetti, Belisario (semi-staged): Soloists, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra/Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 28.10.2012.
Heroic and Wonderful Playing from the Hallé and Stenz
United Kingdom Dvořák, Beethoven: Miklós Perényi (cello), Hallé Orchestra / Markus Stenz (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 28.10.12 (MC)
An Emotional and Apt Memorial to Hans-Werner Henze
Switzerland Busoni, Mahler: Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano), Christian Elsner (tenor), Tonhalle Orchestra, David Zinman (conductor), Tonhalle, Zurich, 28.10.2012 (JR)
Russian chill hits Zurich in October
Switzerland Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra Moscow, Vladimir Fedoseyev (conductor), Teo Gheorghiu (piano), Tonhalle, Zurich, 27.10.2012 (JR)
Alina Ibragimova Reveals the Genius of Bach’s Music
United Kingdom Bach: Alina Ibragimova, Wigmore Hall, London, 24 1012 (GD)
Auckland Youth Orchestra Send Audience Home Buzzing
New Zealand Mozart, Beethoven, Ellis, Shostakovich: Tracey Barnier-Willis (mezzo), Emma Couper (soprano), Olivia Francis (violin), Auckland Youth Orchestra / Antun Poljanich (conductor) Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, 29.9.2012 (PSe)
Tharaud’s Varied Program from Scarlatti to Ravel
United States Scarlatti, Ravel, Chopin, Liszt: Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Weill Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 24.10.2012 (SSM)