United Kingdom Beethoven and Schubert: Stephen Kovacevich (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 16.7.2012 (MB)
Mark Berry
Thomas Oliemans in Recital: an Amfortas in the Making?
United Kingdom Mahler, Strauss, Duparc, and Debussy: Thomas Oliemans (baritone), Malcolm Martineau (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 11.7.2012 (MB)
Bertrand Chamayou Impresses at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Debussy and Liszt: Bertrand Chamayou (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 2.7.2012 (MB)
A ‘Traditional’ Le Nozze di Figaro
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)
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)