Austria The Queen of Instruments – Salzburg Mozartwoche 2026 [2] – Mozart, Bach, Vasks, and Pärt: Iveta Apkalna (organ). Grosser Saal, Mozarteum, Salzburg, 23.1.2026. (MB)
A skilled, thoughtful organ recital by Iveta Apkalna in Salzburg
Mark Berry
Uplifting concert of Mozart, Monteverdi and Handel opens Salzburg Mozartwoche 2026
Austria Salzburg Mozartwoche 2026 [1] – Mozart, Monteverdi and Handel: Emily D’Angelo (mezzo-soprano), Danish Chamber Orchestra / Ádám Fischer (conductor). Grosser Saal, Mozarteum, Salzburg, 22.1.2026. (MB)
Sir Simon Rattle leads the LSO in an outstanding concert of Bartók and Falla
United Kingdom Bartók and Falla: Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin), Rinat Shaham (mezzo-soprano), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 18.1.2026. (MB)
Another fine, perceptive recital in Tim Horton’s Chopin series at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Chopin and Ravel: Tim Horton (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 16.1.2026. (MB)
Kirill Gerstein’s Wigmore Hall recital rings in the New Year in fine style
United Kingdom Liszt and Brahms: Kirill Gerstein (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 7.1.2026. (MB)
The centenary of Wozzeck is fittingly marked at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden
Germany Berg, Wozzeck: Soloists, Children’s Choir of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Staatsopernchor Berlin, Staatskapelle Berlin / Christian Thielemann (conductor). Staatsoper Unter den Linden, 14.12.2025. (MB)
Barrie Kosky’s stimulating Mahagonny production at the Komische Oper Berlin
Germany Weill, Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Komische Oper Berlin / Alexander Joel (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 13.12.2025. (MB)
Carmen was an excellent evening of opera at the Royal Academy
United Kingdom Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Royal Academy Opera Chorus, Royal Academy Sinfonia / Christopher White (conductor). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, 19.11.2025. (MB)
