Germany Dvořák, Rusalka (sung in German): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus (chorus master: David Cavelius) of the Komische Oper, Berlin / Henrik Nánási (conductor). Komische Oper, Berlin, 30.10.2016. (MB)
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Patrice Chéreau Brings his Production of Elektra to Berlin
Germany Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, Berlin State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin / Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 29.10.2016. (MB)
Fidelio Benefits from Outstanding Orchestral Playing and Choral Singing under Barenboim’s Baton
Germany Beethoven, Fidelio: Soloists, Berlin State Opera Chorus (chorus master: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin, Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Schillertheater, Berlin, 28.10.2016. (MB)
Alcina’s Enchanted Island Relocates to S&M Club in RAM’s Compelling Production
United Kingdom Handel, Alcina: Soloists, Chorus (chorus master: Ben Glassberg), Royal Academy Sinfonia, Iain Ledingham (conductor), Hackney Round Chapel, London, 26.10.2016. (MB)
An Uneven Concert of Schubert and Mahler
United Kingdom Schubert and Mahler: Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo-soprano), Robert Dean Smith (tenor), Philharmonia Orchestra/Josep Pons (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 16.10.2016. (MB)
Despite the LPO’s Fine Form Jurowski’s Conducting Disappoints
United Kingdom Haydn, Mozart and Mahler: Lucas Debargue (piano), Sofia Fomina (soprano), London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.10.2016. (MB)
Another Illuminating Instalment of Beethoven from Igor Levit
United Kingdom Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 9.10.2016. (MB)
Alfred Brendel and Dénes Várjon Offer Rather Different Views of the Liszt Piano Sonata
United Kingdom London International Piano Festival – Liszt: Alfred Brendel (speaker), Dénes Várjon (piano). Hall One, Kings Place, 7.10.2016. (MB)