United Kingdom Mozart, Die Zauberflöte: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English Touring Opera. Hackney Empire, London, 7.3.2014 (MB)
ETO’s Magic Flute Puts Major Opera Houses to Shame
Mark Berry
Zemlinsky and Schoenberg Compromised by Some Uneven Musicianship
United Kingdom Zemlinsky and Schoenberg: Marie Jaermann (soprano), Amaya Piano Trio (Batia Murvitz (piano), Lea Tuuri (violin), Lauri Rantamoijanen (cello)), Charles Owen, Alberto Portugheis (pianos). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 5.3.2014 (MB)
Three Fine Players Unite at Wigmore Hall
Schubert, Debussy, Stravinsky, Poulenc, and Bartók: Anthony Marwood (violin), Martin Fröst (clarinet), Marc-André Hamelin (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 28.2.2014 (MB)
An Impressive Debut for Huw Watkins’ Flute Concerto
United Kingdom Watkins and Mahler: Adam Walker (flute), London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 23.2.2014 (MB)
Messiaen’s Visionary Quartet Enthrals at King’s Place
United Kingdom Messiaen:Members of the London Sinfonietta (Mark van de Wiel (clarinet), Alexandra Wood (violin), Oliver Coates (cello), John Constable (piano), Hall One, Kings Place, London, 21.2.2014 (MB)
English Touring Opera Triumphs with Tippett’s King Priam
United Kingdom Tippett, King Priam: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of English Touring Opera / Michael Rosewell (conductor), Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 13.2.2014 (MB)
Oper Leipzig announces its 2014-15 season
Oper Leipzig announces its 2014-15 season (MB)
Much to Enjoy in Bach’s Chamber Music
Bach: Andrea Oliva (flute), Julia Schröder (violin), Angela Hewitt (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.2.2014 (MB)