Germany Wagner, Siegfried: Soloists, Dancers, Staatskapelle Berlin / Daniel Barenboim (conductor), Berliner Staatsoper, Schiller Theater, Berlin, 18.4.2013 (MB)
Mark Berry
A Fitting Operatic Memorial to Sir Colin Davis
Mozart, Die Zauberflöte: Soloists, Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Julia Jones (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 16.4.2013 (MB)
A Recital of Distinction from Leif Ove Andsnes
United Kingdom Beethoven, Bartók, Liszt, and Chopin:Leif Ove Andsnes (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 10.4.2013 (MB)
Works for String Quartet and Electronics: Unconvincing at First Hearing.
United Kingdom Haas, Stroppa, and Rusconi: Kairos Quartet, Experimental Studio des SWR, Hall Two, Kings Place, London, 7.4.2013 (MB)
A Marvellous End to George Benjamin Day at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Antonioni, Sawer, and Benjamin:Susanna Andersson (soprano), Hilary Summers (contralto), Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, George Benjamin (conductor). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.4.2013 (MB)
Nikolaj Znaider Exchanges Bow for Baton – with Promising Results
United Kingdom Mozart and Mahler: Piotr Anderszewski (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Nikolaj Znaider (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 4.4.2013 (MB)
Igor Levit: A Deeply Impressive Young Pianist
United Kingdom Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Prokofiev: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 2.4.2013 (MB)