Gilbert & Sullivan. The Pirates of Penzance: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / David Parry (conductor), Coliseum, London, 9.5.2015. (CC)
Colin Clarke
Excellent Singing But The Virtue of Things Promises More Than It Delivers
United States Rogers, The Virtues of Things: Soloists, Aurora Orchestra/Richard Baker (conductor), Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 2.5.2015 (CC)
A Rare Chance to Hear All of Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes
United Kingdom Glass, The Etudes Philip Glass, Timo Andres, Claire Hammond, Maki Namekawa, Víkingur Ólafsson (pianos). Barbican Hall, London, 29.4.2015 (CC)
Janáček Provides the Highlight in Tomáš Netopil’s LPO Programme
United Kingdom Wagner, Beethoven, Janáček Andrea Danková (sop); Karen Cargill (mezzo); Aleš Briscein (tenor); Jochen Schmeckenbecher (bass); Orfeó Catalàl Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana; London Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra/Tomáš Netopil. Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.4.2015 (CC)
Tansy Davies Brings Twin Towers Catastrophe to the Stage
Folk Tale and Myth Combine in Dove’s Swanhunter
United Kingdom Jonathan Dove, Swanhunter: Soloists instrumental Ensemble / Justin Doyle. (conductor), Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, London, 7.4.2015 (CC)
Stretching but Rewarding Listening, Courtesy of the London Sinfonietta
United Kingdom Scelsi, Ligeti, Murail, Haas Mark van de Wiel (clarinet); London Sinfonietta/Thierry Fischer. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 28.3.2015 (CC)
Maurizio Pollini: The Stamp of Greatness
United Kingdom Schumann, Chopin Maurizio Pollini (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.3.2015 (CC)
