United Kingdom Weber, Der Freischütz (semi-staged): Soloists, accentus, Insula Orchestra / Laurence Equilbey (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 4.11.2019. (CC)
Laurence Equilbey leads a marvellous performance of Der Freischütz
London
Jonathan Miller’s The Mikado returns once more to ENO but is showing its age
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Chris Hopkins (conductor). London Coliseum, 2.11.2019. (JPr)
The Jussen Brothers for the aficionados of Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Schubert, Ravel, Fazil Say: Arthur and Lucas Jussen (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 3.11.2019. (JB)
Daniil Trifonov thrills in edge of the seat journey at the Royal Festival Hall
United Kingdom International Piano Series – Scriabin, Beethoven, Borodin, and Prokofiev: Daniil Trifonov (piano). Royal Festival Hall, London 31.10.2019. (CSa)
Heart-breaking duets from César Morales and Momoko Hirata are a highlight of BRB’s Giselle
United Kingdom Adolphe Adam, Giselle: Dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Royal Ballet Sinfonia / Koen Kessels (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 1.11.2019. (JO’D)
LSO and Noseda explore Russian Roots in London
United Kingdom Britten, Prokofiev, Shostakovich: Denis Matsuev (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Gianandrea Noseda (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 1.11.2019. (CS)
An exuberant RSC As You Like It at the Barbican Theatre
United Kingdom Shakespeare, As You Like It: Royal Shakespeare Company, Barbican Theatre, London, 29.10.2019. (CS)
Fontanals-Simmons and Hoare are standouts in ENO’s The Mask of Orpheus though orchestra gets glitterball
United Kingdom Birtwistle, The Mask of Orpheus: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Martyn Brabbins & James Henshaw (conductors). Electronic music realised by Barry Anderson. London Coliseum, 29.10.2019. (CC)
Marta Fontanals-Simmons © Alastair Muir