Haydn, Mahler, and Brahms: Hanno Müller-Brachmann (bass-baritone), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.5.2011 (MB)
Mark Berry
Fascinating Poulenc and refreshing Stravinsky in Royal Ballet’s triple bill.
Stravinsky and Poulenc: Thomas Trotter (organ), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, Barry Wordsworth (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 28.5.2011 (MB)
Oper Leipzig announces its new season, 2011-12
Oper Leipzig announces its new season, 2011-12 (MB)
More ‘Mozart Unwrapped’ in London
Mozart: Cropper-Welsh-Roscoe Trio (Peter Cropper (violin), Moray Welsh (violoncello), Martin Roscoe (piano)). Hall One, Kings Place, London. 21.5.2011 (MB)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a Boys’ School at ENO
Britten, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the English National Opera, Leo Hussain (conductor). Coliseum, London, 19.5.2011 (MB)
Charles Rosen disappoints in Chopin
Chopin: Charles Rosen (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 15.5.2011 (MB)
Tchaikovsky from the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Dinara Alieva (soprano), Andrei Grigoriev (baritone), Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, Vassily Sinaisky (conductor). Cadogan Hall, 12.5.2011 (MB)
The Tallis Scholars in Concert
Victoria and Palestrina: The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London 10.5.2011 (MB)