United Kingdom Bach and Schubert: Marlis Petersen (soprano), Katrin Wundsam (mezzo-soprano), Colin Balzer (tenor), Michael Nagy (bass). NDR Chorus (chorus master: Michael Gläser), Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Andreas Spering (conductor). Großer Saal, Konzerthaus, Berlin, 3.4.2015 (MB)
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Ellen Kent’s Traditional Traviata is Stylish, Vibrant and Colourful
United Kingdom Verdi, La Traviata: Soloists, Members of the Orchestra of the National Opera & Ballet Theatre of Moldova ‘Maria Biesu’ and National Philharmonic of Moldova ‘Serghei Lunchevici’ / Nicholae Dohotaru (conductor), Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 5.3.2015
Another Distinguished St Matthew Passion from Ex Cathedra
United Kingdom Bach, St Matthew Passion: Soloists, Choir, Baroque Orchestra and Academy of Vocal Music, all of Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 3.4.2015. (GR)
Pianist Martin Jones in Conversation with Robert Beattie
Photo Courtesy Nimbus Records
Pianist Martin Jones in Conversation with Robert Beattie
Schumann and Shostakovich – A Program that Resonated on Many Levels
Singapore Schumann, Shostakovich: Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Midori (violin), Okko Kamu (conductor), Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, 04.04.2015 (RP)
A Musical Feast Undermined by Visual Shenanigans
United States Bach, St. Matthew Passion: Westminster Symphonic Choir (Joe Miller, director), The American Boychoir (Fernando Malver-Ruiz, director), Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor), Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 4.4.2015 (BJ)
Outstanding Musical Performances in Berlin’s Choreographed Tannhäuser
Germany Wagner, Tannhäuser: Soloists, Dancers, Staatsopernchor Berlin (chorus master: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin, Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Schiller Theater, Berlin, 2.4.2015 (MB)
Gidon Kremer Disappoints but Denis Kozhukhin Saves the Day
Germany Berlin Festtage (5) – Weinberg, Brahms, and Franck: Gidon Kremer (violin), Denis Kozhukhin (piano). Philharmonie, Berlin, 1.4.2015 (MB)