United Kingdom Handel, Esther HWV50a (c.1718): Soloists, Baroque ensemble, Solomon’s Knot (artistic director: Jonathan Sells). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.5.2024. (AK)
What a privilege as well as utter joy to be present for Esther from Solomon’s Knot
Agnes Kory
BBC SO’s all-English Barbican programme performed with utmost professionalism by all participants
United Kingdom Knussen, Britten, Vaughan Williams: Silja Aalto (soprano), Morgan Pearse (baritone), Vilde Frang (violin), Lawrence Power (viola), BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Sakari Oramo (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 24.5.2024. (AK)
Mind-blowing musicality, technical skills and stamina in Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610
United Kingdom Monteverdi, Vespers of 1610: Charlotte Mobbs, Katy Hill (sopranos), Jeremy Budd, Mark Dobell (tenors), Ben Davies, Eamonn Dougan (basses), The Sixteen / Harry Christophers (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 15.5.2024. (AK)
HGO’s mesmerising talent in a rather confusing The Fairy Queen
United Kingdom Purcell, The Fairy Queen: Soloists, HGO Antiqua Orchestra / Seb Gillot (conductor). Hampstead Garden Opera, Jackson Lane, London, 20.4.2024. (AK)
Beautiful choral works by Péter Tóth in Kodály’s Kecskemét
Hungary Choral works by Péter Tóth: József Katona Central Library, Kecskemét, Hungary, 12.4.2024. (AK)
A coherent, passionate view of Handel’s demanding Israel in Egypt from Peter Whelan and MCO
United Kingdom Handel: Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists / Peter Whelan (conductor). St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, 22.3.2024. (AK)
Bach’s St Matthew Passion was a momentous occasion, enjoyed by all
United Kingdom Bach: Soloists, The Bach Choir, London Youth Choirs, Florilegium / David Hill (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.3.2024. (AK)
Allan Clayton with Nicholas Collon and his Aurora present exciting theatre and music at its best
United Kingdom Schubert: Allan Clayton (tenor), Aurora Orchestra / Nicholas Collon (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 14.3.2024. (AK)
