United Kingdom Josquin, Brumel, Lassus: The Sixteen, Harry Christophers. The Minster, York, 6.7.2012 (JL)
John Leeman
Soumm and Piotrowicz Breathe New Life into old Favourites
United Kingdom Mendelssohn and Beethoven: Alexandra Soumm (violin), Northern Sinfonia Orchestra, Janusz Piotrowicz (conductor), Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, 5.5.2012
Touring Barber of Seville Uplifts Despite Budget Restraints
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of English Touring Opera, Timothy Carey (conductor), Theatre Royal, York, 3.4.2012 (JL)
Splendid New Production of Norma by Opera North
Bellini, Norma: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, Oliver von Dohnányi (conductor), Grand Theatre, Leeds, 28.1.2012 (JL)