United Kingdom Mozart, Stravinsky, Debussy: Leif Ove Andsnes, Marc-André Hamelin (pianos). Wigmore Hall, London, 30.3.2017. (CC)
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The Royal Opera’s sublime Madama Butterfly finds Pappano at his very best
United Kingdom Puccini, Madama Butterfly: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Directed for the screen by Matthew Woodward and broadcast live to Cineworld Basildon, Essex, 30.3.2017. (JPr)
Joshua Bell and Sam Haywood Delight Their Barbican Audience
United Kingdom Beethoven, Brahms, Ysaÿe, Rachmaninov and Sarasate: Joshua Bell (violin), Sam Haywood (piano), Barbican Hall, London, 28.3.2017. (CS)
A Rare Chance to Experience Delius’ Greatest Opera is Compromised by a Greatly Reduced Orchestration
United Kingdom Delius – A Village Romeo and Juliet: Soloists, New Sussex Opera Chorus, Kantanti Ensemble / Lee Reynolds (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 28.3.2017 (AS)
A Glorious Recital by Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Polina Leschenko
United Kingdom Webern, Schumann, Bartók, Ravel: Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin); Polina Leschenko (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 27.3.2017. (CC)
Nathalie Stutzmann’s Impressive Conducting Debut with the LPO
United Kingdom R.Strauss, Mozart: Kateryna Kasper (soprano); Sara Mingardo (contralto); Robin Tritschler (tenor); Leon Košavič (baritone); London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra / Nathalie Stutzmann (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 25.3.2017. (CC)
Pappano, Royal Opera and cast deliver a beautifully realised Madama Butterfly
United Kingdom Puccini: Madama Butterfly: Soloists and Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Sir Antonio Pappano. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 23.3.2017. (CC)
Young English National Ballet Talent Impresses in Bausch, Forsythe and van Manen Choreography
United Kingdom Various composers, English National Ballet – Bausch/Forsythe/Van Manen: Dancers of English National Ballet, Olga Khoziainova (piano), English National Ballet Philharmonic / Gavin Sutherland (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 23.3.2017. (JPr)
