United Kingdom Dukas, Saint-Saëns, Honegger & Debussy: Javier Perianes (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), , Royal Festival Hall, London, 20.4.2016 (CS)
This Week’s Review
Balletboyz Display New Finesse in Works by Lidberg and de Frutos
United Kingdom Górecki, Foskett, Life: Balletboyz®, Sadler’s Wells, London, 20.04.2016. (J.O’D)
Classic Performances From The Jelly Rolls
New Zealand Cole Porter, George Gershwin: The Jelly Rolls ( Ben Wilcock [piano], Daniel Yeabsley [bass], John Rae [drums]). The Old Library Arts Centre, Whangarei, New Zealand, 10.4.2016. (PSe)
Rare Giordano in Milan
Italy Giordano, La cena delle beffe: Teatro alla Scala orchestra, Carlo Rizzi (conductor), Milan’s La Scala, 20.4.2016. (JMI)
Schrott Shines In Colón Don Giovanni
Argentina Mozart, Don Giovanni: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra. Conductor: Marc Piollet, Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. 12.4.2016. (JSJ)
Colourful Walton and Icily Majestic Sibelius from Van Steen and the Bournemouth SO
United Kingdom Wagner, Walton, Sibelius: Quirine Viersen (cello), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/ Jac van Steen (conductor), Lighthouse, Poole 20.4.2016. (IL)
Faustian concept cleverly updated by MacRae and Walsh in The Devil Inside
United Kingdom Stuart MacRae, The Devil Inside: Music Theatre Wales / Michael Rafferty (conductor), Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 18.4.2016. (GR)
Yundi’s Chopin Recital: A Decidedly Mixed Experience
United Kingdom Chopin: Yundi (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 19.4.2016. (CC)