United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Brahms: Akiko Suwanai (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Tugan Sokhiev (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.1. 2013 (CC)
Colin Clarke
Superb Strauss Opens The Rest is Noise Festival in London
United KingdomR. Strauss: Karita Mattila (soprano); Thomas Hampson (baritone); London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 19.1.2013 (CC)
Hymel is Devilishly Good in Lead Role in Meyerbeer’s Robert
United Kingdom Meyerbeer, Robert le Diable: Soloist, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden/Daniel Oren (conductor). 18.12.2012
Imogen Cooper and Paul Lewis: A Wonderful Partnership
United Kingdom Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák: Imogen Cooper, Paul Lewis (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 13.12.2012 (CC)
Daniil Trifonov in Recital: Quite an Evening
United Kingdom Scriabin, Liszt, Chopin: Daniil Trifonov (piano). Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 4.12.2012 (CC)
Miller’s Mikado Retains its Freshness
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado: Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of English National Opera / David Parry, Coliseum, London, 1.12.2012. (CC)
The Fascination of Kissin in Recital
United Kingdom Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt: Evgeny Kissin (piano). Barbican Hall, London 20.11.2012 (CC)
Sir Mark Makes a Convincing Case for Belisario
United Kingdom Donizetti, Belisario (semi-staged): Soloists, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra/Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 28.10.2012.