Switzerland Prokofiev, Schumann: Steven Isserlis (cello), Tonhalle Orchestra / Paavo Järvi (conductor), Tonhalle, Zurich, 15.12.2016. (JR)
Isserlis Persuasive in Prokofiev Concerto; Järvi delights with the ‘Rhenish’
This Week’s Review
A Concert Hall as Grand as Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand
China Beethoven, Mahler: Soloists, Various Choruses (chorus master: Zi Wang), Tianjin Symphony Orchestra / Muhai Tang (conductor), Tianjin Grand Theater, Tianjin. 9.12.2016. (RP)
Tianjin Grand Theater (c) Christian Gahl
King of the Swingers – Lively RSNO Big Band & Dance Show
United Kingdom Children’s Classic Concerts with the RSNO – Owen and Olly’s Christmas Swingalong: Devised and presented by Owen Gunnell and Oliver Cox, Dancers from the Manor School of Ballet , RSNO Big Band, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 11.12.2016. (SRT)
A Reinvigorating Lunchtime Concert from Members of the Britten Sinfonia
United Kingdom Webern, Uduman, and Schoenberg: Members of the Britten Sinfonia [Thomas Gould (violin), Caroline Dearnley (cello), Diana Ketler (piano)]. Wigmore Hall, London, 14.12.2016. (MB)
A New ‘Musical Reimagining’ of The Winter’s Tale Brings a One-off Sense of Enchantment
United Kingdom Kim Ashton, The Winter’s Tale: Actors, The Hermes Experiment. Cockpit Theatre, London, 13.12.2016. (MB)
Some Fine Moments in a Generally Disappointing Revival of I Vespri Siciliani
Spain Verdi, I Vespri Siciliani: Comunitat Valenciana Orchestra and Chorus / Roberto Abbado (conductor), Palau de les Arts, Valencia, 13.12.2016. (JMI)
A Magical ‘Swansong’ from Sir John Tomlinson
United Kingdom Schubert: Sir John Tomlinson (bass), Christopher Glynn (piano). Wigmore Hall, 11.12.2016. (CC)
The Takács Quartet Ventures Back to Beethoven
Canada Beethoven: Takács String Quartet (Edward Dusinberre and Karoly Schranz, violins, Geraldine Walther, viola and András Fejér, cello), Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver, 4.12.2016. (GN)
