Germany Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Staatsopernchor Berlin (chorus master: Frank Flade), Staatskapelle Berlin / Pablo Heras-Casado (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 25.4.2017. (MB)
This Week’s Review
Brave emphasis on spirituality at Bridgewater Hall
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Gubaidulina: Vadim Gluzman (violin), Robin Tritschler (tenor), BBC Philharmonic / Vassily Sinaisky (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. 23.4.2017. (RBa)
Much to Admire in Michael Fabiano’s Wigmore Hall Debut
United Kingdom Duparc, Liszt, Puccini, Toscanini, Barber: Michael Fabiano (tenor), Julius Drake (piano), Wigmore Hall, London 21.4.2017. (RB)
Ravel Rarities Provide Mixed Emotions at Leeds Lieder 2017
United Kingdom Ravel: Clara Mouriz (mezzo soprano), Benedict Nelson (baritone), Joseph Middleton (piano), David Moseley (flute), Philip Higham (cello). Leeds College of Music, Leeds. 21.4.2017. (CF)
Dutchman Flies in to Save The Night and Provides Promising Opening for Leeds Lieder 2017
United Kingdom Schubert: Henk Neven (baritone), Joseph Middleton (piano). Leeds College of Music, Leeds. 21.4.2017. (CF)
Chailly Leads Teatro alla Scala in a Fast-Paced and Highly Imaginative Production of La gazza ladra
Italy Rossini, La gazza ladra (ed. Zedda): Soloists, Chorus, and Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan / Riccardo Chailly. Live cinecast at Barbican Cinema 2, London, 18.4.2017. (CC)
Dante String Quartet and Mark Bebbington at St. Eustachius’ Church
United Kingdom Schubert, Wilson, Beethoven: Dante String Quartet, Mark Bebbington (piano), Tavistock Parish Church, 18.4.2017. (PRB)
An Enthusiastic Reception in Berlin for the Final Performance of Wagner’s Ring
Germany Wagner, Götterdämmerung: Orchestra and Chorus of the Deutsche Oper / Donald Runnicles (conductor), Deutsche Oper, Berlin, 17.4.2017. (JMI)