United Kingdom Fauré, Debussy, Bartók: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 13.11.2022. (JC)
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s magical recital at the Wigmore Hall
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The Royal Opera at its very best: a new generation of singers excel in The Rape of Lucretia
United Kingdom Britten, The Rape of Lucretia: Soloists, Aurora Orchestra / Corinna Niemeyer (conductor). Linbury Theatre, Covent Garden, 13.11.2022. (CC)
Ben Woodward sets off again on the Ring road with Regents Opera’s virtuosic orchestra and strong cast
United Kingdom Wagner, Das Rheingold: Soloists, Orchestra of Regents Opera / Benjamin Woodward (conductor). Grand Temple, Freemasons Hall, London, 13.11.2022. (JPr)
NEBT perform with gusto in Cycles of Loss and Love
United Kingdom New English Ballet Theatre: Cycles of Loss and Love: Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance, London, 11.11.2022. (JO’D)
ENB’s bold decision to frame a joyous work with two sombre ones pays off in their latest triple bill
United Kingdom English National Ballet’s EK/Forsythe/Quagebeur: Dancers of English National Ballet, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Gavin Sutherland (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 9.11.2022. (JO’D)
Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion 10th Anniversary Gala was a melange of choreographers and styles
United Kingdom Ivan Putrov’s Men in Motion 10th Anniversary Gala: Paradisal Players / Samuel Burstin (conductor). London Coliseum, 6.11.2022. (JO’D)
Dissatisfying conclusion to a Prokofiev sonata cycle by Olli Mustonen at the Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Prokofiev: Olli Mustonen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 1.11.2022. (JC)
The RPO’s Mahler Eighth wasn’t the overwhelming experience expected from the forces involved
United Kingdom Mahler Symphony No.8, ‘Symphony of a Thousand’: Soloists, Philharmonia Chorus, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, City of London Choir, Schola Cantorum of The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Tiffin Boys’ Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 23.10.2022. (JPr)
