United Kingdom Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Royal College of Music Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Michael Rosewell (conductor). Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, London, 30.6.2012 (MB)
Mark Berry
Susan Graham: A London Recital Full of Delights
United Kingdom Purcell, Berlioz, Schubert, Schumann, et al.: Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, London. 29.6.2012 (MB)
Berlioz’s Requiem in St. Paul’s Cathedral: an Overwhelming Experience
United Kingdom Berlioz: City of London Festival, Barry Banks (tenor), London Philharmonic Choir, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor). St Paul’s Cathedral, London, 26.6.2012 (MB)
Nothing Triumphant about Gluck’s Il trionfo di Clelia
United Kingdom Gluck, Il trionfo di Clelia: Soloists, City of London Sinfonia, Giuseppe Sigismondi di Risio (conductor), Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London, 24.6.2012 (MB)
Outstanding Brahms from Nigel Kennedy
United Kingdom Brahms and Elgar: Nigel Kennedy (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.6.2012 (MB)
Haitink’s Unshowy Integrity in a Rewarding LSO Concert
United Kingdom Purcell, Mozart, Schubert: Maria João Pires (piano), London Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 10.6.2012 (MB)
The Philharmonia Marks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
United Kingdom In Celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Walton, Elgar, and Holst: Natalie Clein (cello), Philharmonia Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra, Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.6.2012 (MB)
Caligula Falls Flat despite ENO’s Commitment and Skill
United Kingdom Glanert, Caligula (British premiere): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor). The Coliseum, London, 25.5.2012 (MB)