United Kingdom Haydn, Schnittke, Shostakovich: Lawrence Power (viola); BBC Symphony Orchestra/Alexander Vedernikov (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 30.1.2016. (CC)
Colin Clarke
Sakker Saves the Day in Covent Garden’s La traviata
United Kingdom Verdi, La traviata: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Yves Abel (conductor), Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 16.01.2016. (CC)
Directed by Richard Eyre. Conductor Yves Abel ©Tristram Kenton
Rattle’s Pelléas et Mélisande: A Magnificent Achievement
United Kingdom Debussy, Pelléas et Mélisande: Soloists, London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 11.1.2016. (CC)
(c) Tristram Kenton
Many Delights from The English Concert and Kristian Bezuidenhout
United Kingdom J. C. Bach, C. P. E. Bach, Mozart: The English Concert/Kristian Bezuidenhout (fortepiano/director). Wigmore Hall, London, 8.1.2016. (CC)
Many Revelations in the Latest Instalment of Wigmore Hall’s Complete Schubert Lieder Survey
United Kingdom Schubert, Complete Songs Christopher Maltman (baritone); Graham Johnson (piano).
Wigmore Hall Emerging Talent event: Birgid Steinburger (soprano); Daniel Johanssen (tenor); Benjamin Appl (baritone); Graham Johnson (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.1.2016. (CC)
An Enjoyable if not Hugely Memorable Messiah
United Kingdom Handel, Messiah Carolyn Sampson (soprano); Iestyn Davies (countertenor); Allan Clayton (tenor); Robert Davies (bass); Britten Sinfonia Voices; Britten Sinfonia/Eamonn Dougan. Barbican Hall, London, 15.12.2015 (CC)
Michieletto Returns to Covent Garden with an Interesting and Clever Cav & Pag
United Kingdom Mascagni & Leoncavallo, Cav & Pag: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Antonio Pappano (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 3.12.2015. (CC)
Karg and Johnson Include Schubert Rarities in an Excellent Recital
United Kingdom Schubert Complete Songs (continued): Christiane Karg (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 28.11.2015 (CC)