United Kingdom Jonathan Dove, Janáček & Mendelssohn: Philippe Sly (baritone), Dante Quartet (Krysia Osostowicz and Oscar Perks [violins], Yuko Inoue [viola], Richard Jenkinson [cello]), Kings Place, London, 12.2.2017. (CS)
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English National Opera and Cast Impress in Mike Leigh’s Production of The Pirates of Penzance
United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Chorus & Orchestra of English National Opera / Gareth Jones. Coliseum, London, 9.2.2017. (CC)
Jörg Widmann and Mitsuko Uchida: A Formidable Partnership
United Kingdom Brahms, Berg, Widmann, Schubert and Schumann: Jörg Widmann (clarinet), Mitsuko Uchida (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 9.2.2017. (MB)
A Diverse and Fascinating Programme from the LPO and Andrés Orozco-Estrada
United Kingdom Haydn, Poulenc, Ligeti and Strauss: James O’Donnell (organ), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrés Orozco-Estrada (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. 10.2.2017. (AS)
Emerging Young Musicians Shine at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Mozart, Panufnik, Schubert, Françaix: Amy Harman (bassoon); Castalian String Quartet [Sini Simone and Daniel Roberts (violins), Charlotte Bonneton (viola), Christopher Graves (cello]; Laurène Durantel (double bass) Wigmore Hall, London. 7.2.2017. (LB)
Jonas Kaufmann is Not Yet Back to his Best Form in Wagner, But Pappano is
United Kingdom Wagner, The Jonas Kaufmann Residency: Jonas Kaufmann (tenor), Karita Mattila (soprano), Eric Halfvarson (bass), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor). Barbican Hall, London. 8.2.2017. (JPr)
Alisa Weilerstein’s Perceptive and Persuasive Survey of the Bach Cello Suites
United Kingdom Bach: Alisa Weilerstein (cello). St John’s, Smith Square, London, 8.2.2017. (MB)
The Royal Opera Revives David McVicar’s Production of Adriana Lecouvreur
United Kingdom Cilea, Adriana Lecouvreur: Soloists, dancers, chorus and orchestra of The Royal Opera / Daniel Oren (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. 7.2.2017. (JPr)
