United Kingdom Richard Strauss: Philharmonia Orchestra / Santtu-Matias Rouvali (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 30.9.2021. (MB)
Large scale Strauss launches the Santtu-Matias Rouvali era with the Philharmonia
This Week’s Review
Myth meets reality in White Snake Projects’ A Survivor’s Odyssey
United States Mary Prescott, A Survivor’s Odyssey: Soloists, The Victory Players / Tian Hui Ng (music director). White Snake Projects, Cyberspace, and viewed on 26.9.2021. (RP)
A delightful production of Manuel García’s I tre gobbi opens in Madrid
Spain García, I tre gobbi: Rubén Fernández de Aguirre (musical director & piano). Fundación Juan March, Madrid, 26.9.2021. (JMI)
Robertson leads an evocative program of Ives and Schumann on his return to Seattle
United States Dietterich, Ives, Schumann: Seattle Symphony Orchestra / David Robertson (conductor). Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 23.9.2021. (ZC)
Krzysztof Urbański wows with Shostakovich’s Tenth at Zurich Opera
Switzerland Mozart, Penderecki, Shostakovich: Bartlomiej Niziol (violin), Lev Sivkov (cello), Philharmonia Zurich / Krzysztof Urbański (conductor). Zurich Opera House, 26.9.2021. (JR)
The Midsummer Marriage joyously launches Edward Gardner’s tenure at the LPO
United Kingdom Tippett, The Midsummer Marriage: Soloists, London Philharmonic Choir (artistic director: Neville Creed), ENO Chorus (chorus director: Mark Biggins), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.9.2021. (MB)
A lively La Cenerentola opens the Teatro Real’s hundredth season
Spain Rossini, La Cenerentola: Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real / Riccardo Frizza (conductor). Teatro Real, Madrid, 24 & 25.9.2021. (JMI)
Bampton Classical Opera successfully revive a shamefully neglected Gluck opera
United Kingdom Bampton Classical Opera – Gluck, Paride ed Elena: Soloists, CHROMA / Thomas Blunt (conductor). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 24.9.2021. (MB)
