United States Martin, Mendelssohn, Bartók: Soloists, James Ehnes (violin), Philadelphia Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (chief conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City. 14.2.2012 (BH)
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Ticciati conducts Berlioz, Beethoven and Neglected Brahms
United Kingdom Berlioz, Beethoven, Brahms: Lars Vogt (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Robin Ticciati (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 23.2.2012 (SRT)
Taking Off Without a Butterfly
Italy Puccini, Madama Butterfly: Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro dell’ Opera, Pinchas Steinberg (conductor ), Rome, 23.2.2012 (JB)
Interview with Bass-baritone Alan Held
‘When I stop learning that’s when I retire’: Bass-baritone Alan Held talks to Jim Pritchard about his career and his current role in the Royal Opera’s Rusalka
Musica Viva Munich: A Love for Ives
Germany Ives, Poppe, Birtwistle: Stefan Asbury (conductor), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Herkulessaal, Munich, 17.2.2012 (JFL)
Placido Boccanegra in LA
United States G. Verdi, Simon Boccanegra: Soloists, LA Opera Orchestra & Chorus, James Conlon (conductor), Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, 15.2.2012 (RRR)
Fabio Biondi’s Most Un-Usual Norma
Spain Vincenzo Bellini, Norma: Europa Galante, Valencia’s Coral Catedralicia, Fabio Biondi (conductor), Auditorio El Baluarte, Pamplona, 19.2.2012 (JMI)
The Crossing and Piffaro Combine in Kile Smith’s “Vespers”
United States Kile Smith:“Vespers”: Piffaro, The Crossing, Donald Nally (conductor), Park Avenue Christian Church, New York City, 9.1.2012 (BH)