Germany Žuraj, Bruckner: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / François-Xavier Roth (conductor). Philharmonie Berlin, 19.5.2024. (MB)
A compelling new work and revelatory Bruckner from François-Xavier Roth and the BPO
Mark Berry
Stefan Herheim’s Siegfried at Berlin’s Deutsche Oper Berlin is fine, despite a problematic third act
Germany Wagner, Siegfried: Soloists, Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper / Nicholas Carter (conductor). Deutsche Oper Berlin, 18.3.2024. (MB)
Delightful excellence from members of the Berlin Philharmonic Karajan- Akademie
Germany Mendelssohn, Widmann: Karajan-Akademie / Kirill Petrenko (conductor). Kammermusiksaal, Berlin, 17.5.2024. (MB)
Intelligently programmed and performed Berlin recital by Denis Kozhukhin
Germany Widmann, Schubert, Ligeti, Liszt: Denis Kozhukhin (piano). Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, 16.5.2024. (MB)
The second instalment of Stefan Herheim’s thought-provoking Ring cycle at the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Germany Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists, Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin / Nicholas Carter (conductor). Deutsche Oper Berlin, 12.5.2024. (MB)
Unusually thoughtful production of Das Rheingold, superbly performed at the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Germany Wagner, Das Rheingold: Soloists, Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin / Nicholas Carter (conductor). Deutsche Oper Berlin, 11.3.2024 (MB)
The revival of Beat Furrer’s Violetter Schnee in Berlin again makes a profound impression
Germany Furrer, Violetter Schnee: Soloists, Vocalconsort Berlin, Staatskapelle Berlin / Matthias Pintscher (conductor). Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, 10.5.2024. (MB)
Thoughtful casting and direction for the Deutsche Oper’s fine new production of Intermezzo
Germany R. Strauss, Intermezzo: Soloists, Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper / Sir Donald Runnicles (conductor). Deutsche Oper Berlin, 1.5.2024. (MB)
