Austria Wagner: Parsifal, Wiener Staatsoper Orchestra and Chorus, Adam Fischer (conductor), Staatsoper, Vienna, 8.4.2015 (JMI)
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A Rewarding Though Imperfect Parsifal
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Folk Tale and Myth Combine in Dove’s Swanhunter
United Kingdom Jonathan Dove, Swanhunter: Soloists instrumental Ensemble / Justin Doyle. (conductor), Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, London, 7.4.2015 (CC)
A Superb Elektra at the Vienna State Opera
Austria Strauss: Elektra, Wiener Staatsoper Orchestra, Mikko Franck (conductor), Staatsoper, Vienna, 7.4.2015 (JMI)
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Enthralling Puccini and Bartók Double Bill at Berlin’s Komische Oper
United States Puccini, Gianni Schicchi, and Bartók, Bluebeard’s Castle: Soloists, Orchestra of the Komische Oper, Berlin, Henrik Nánási (conductor). Komische Oper, Berlin, 5.4.2015 (MB)
The Lichfield Festival 2015: A Preview
With over 70 different events in ten days, the Lichfield Festival is one of Britain’s most eclectic multi-arts festivals, bringing together world-class national and international performers to the beautiful Staffordshire city from 3-12 July 2015. From orchestral music to literature, theatre, dance and film, comedy, jazz, visual art, walks and family activities, the quality and … Read more
Latest Reincarnation of The Producers is Good, Harmless Fun
United Kingdom Mel Brooks, The Producers: The Producers Company, Leigh Thompson (musical director). Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, Essex, 7.4.2015. (JPr)
Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Excel in the Music of Three French Masters
Berlin Festtage (7) – Debussy, Boulez, and Ravel: West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Philharmonie, Berlin, 4.4.2015 (MB)
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Blend of Humour and Serious Intent in RWCMD’s Albert Herring
United Kingdom Benjamin Britten, Albert Herring, Op. 39: Soloists, RWCMD Chamber Ensemble / David Jones (conductor), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 1.4.2015 (LJ).