United States Schubert, Webern, Beethoven: Hagen Quartet, Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 29.3.2019. (BJ)
From the Hagen Quartet in Philadelphia, a Webern Gem Outshines Two Other Masterpieces
This Week’s Review
A Composer Portrait Combining Substance, Brilliance, and Sheer Fun
United States A Portrait of Augusta Read Thomas: Curtis Ensemble 20/21 / Don Liuzzi (conductor), David Ludwig (artistic director), Gould Rehearsal Hall, Curtis Institute, Philadelphia, 23.3.2019. (BJ)
In Oberlin, Transcendent Goldberg Variations from Tharaud
United States Bach, Goldberg Variations: Alexandre Tharaud (piano), Finney Chapel, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 3.4.2019. (MSJ)
Problems of Religion and Secularism Explored in Konwitschny’s La Juive
Belgium Halévy, La Juive: Soloists, Koor Opera Vlaanderen, Symfonisch Orkest Opera Vlaanderen / Antonino Fogliani (conductor), Opera Vlaanderen, Antwerp Opera House, 17.3.2019. (SS)
A Bright, Yet Thought-Provoking Production of Berenice Makes Time Fly By
United Kingdom Handel, Berenice: Soloists, London Handel Orchestra / Laurence Cummings (harpsichord). Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1.4.2019 (CC)
Alan Gilbert’s Clear Affinity with Nielsen at the Tonhalle Zurich
Switzerland Adès, Beethoven, Nielsen: Anon Barnatan (piano), Christina Landshamer (soprano), Benjamin Appl (Baritone), Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich / Alan Gilbert (conductor), Tonhalle Maag, Zurich, 30.3.2019. (JR)
Dido and Aeneas in Madrid Puts the Emphasis on Ballet over Opera
Spain Purcell, Dido and Aeneas: Vocalconsort Berlin, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin / Christopher Moulds (conductor), Teatro Real, Madrid, 31.3.2019. (JMI)
At Opera Parallèle in San Francisco, a Legendary Painter Comes to Life
United States Laura Kaminsky, Today It Rains: Soloists, Orchestra, Vocal ensemble of Opera Parallèle / Nicole Paiement (conductor), Z Space, San Francisco. 29.3.2019. (HS)
