United Kingdom Prokofiev, Mustonen, Kabalevsky: Steven Isserlis (cello); Olli Mustonen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 29.10.2017. (CC)
Colin Clarke
The LPO on Top Form for Andrés Orozco-Estrada
United Kingdom Beethoven and Shostakovich: Inon Barnatan (piano); London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.10.2017. (CC)
ENO’s Rodelinda – Musical Triumph Beset by Problematic Staging
United Kingdom Handel, Rodelinda: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Christian Curnyn (conductor). London Coliseum, 26.10.2017. (CC)
A Most Stimulating Concert from Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the LPO
United Kingdom Shostakovich, Vasks, Gregorian Chant, Rachmaninov: István Várdai (cello); The Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey; London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra / Andrés Orozco-Estrada (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.10.2017. (CC)
A Reminder of the Genius of Handel in Semele
United Kingdom Handel – Semele (concert performance): Soloists; Choir & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment / Christophe Rousset (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.10.2017. (CC)
Andrew Benson-Wilson Sheds Light on 17th Century North German Organ Music
United Kingdom Jacob Praetorius II & Scheidemann: Andrew Benson-Wilson (organ). Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair, London, 17.10.2017. (CC)
The Royal Opera Render a Thought-Provoking and Musical Les Vêpres siciliennes
United Kingdom Verdi, Les Vêpres siciliennes (1855 Paris version): Cast, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Maurizio Benini. Royal Opera House, London, 12.10.2017. (CC)
ENO’s The Barber of Seville is an Altogether Satisfying Evening
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Cast, Chorus & Orchestra of English National Opera / Hilary Griffiths. London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London, 10.10.2017. (CC)
