United Kingdom Brahms: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.12.2021. (MB)
A memorable Brahms recital by Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber
Mark Berry
Good musical performances in a poor production as Covent Garden revives Tosca
United Kingdom Puccini, Tosca: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Oksana Lyniv (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 8.12.2021. (MB)
A splendid ‘Catalan Celebration’ by the London Sinfonietta
United States Gerhard, Magrané, García-Tomás, and Illean: London Sinfonietta / Edmon Colomer (conductor). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1.12.2021 (MB)
Imogen Cooper’s strongly contrasted recital at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Schubert, Ravel, and Liszt: Imogen Cooper (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 28.11.2021. (MB)
A living, breathing account of Die Zauberflöte at the Royal College of Music
United Kingdom Mozart, Die Zauberflöte: Soloists, Chorus, Royal College of Music Opera Orchestra, Michael Rosewell (conductor). Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, London, 26.11.2021. (MB)
Much to enjoy in Angela Hewitt’s recital at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Messiaen, and Chopin: Angela Hewitt (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 23.11.2021. (MB)
ENO’s The Valkyrie is hobbled by a half-hearted production
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie): Soloists, Orchestra of the English National Opera / Martyn Brabbins (conductor). London Coliseum, 19.11.2021. (MB)
András Schiff joins the Philharmonia in a somewhat inconsistent ‘feast of Mozart’
United Kingdom Mozart: Philharmonia Orchestra / András Schiff (piano, conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.11.2021 (MB)
