United Kingdom The Three Kings: The Sixteen / Harry Christophers (conductor), Cadogan Hall London, 20.12.2016. (CS)
London
Mahan Esfahani’s searching exploration of the Goldberg Variations
United Kingdom Bach: Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord). Wigmore Hall, London, 21.12.2016. (MB)
Miklós Perényi’s Wigmore Hall Recital: Music Making of the Highest Order
United Kingdom Bach, Kodály: Miklós Perényi (cello) Wigmore Hall, London. 19.12.2016. (LB)
Nikolaj Znaider and the LSO Pair Mozart and Tchaikovsky to Good Effect
United Kingdom Mozart and Tchaikovsky: Nikolaj Znaider (violin/conductor), London Symphony Orchestra. Barbican Hall, London, 18.12.2016. (MB)
Sonoro’s Thoughtfully Constructed and Skilfully Executed Christmas Programme
United Kingdom A Ceremony of Carols: Sonoro [Nina Bennet, Rachel Chapman, Rebecca Lea, Jo Tomlinson (soprano) Jess Gillingwater, Clara Kanter, Ksynia Loeffler, Kate Symonds-Joy (alto)], Michael Higgins (piano), Gwenllian Llyr (harp), Neil Ferris (conductor), Kings Place, 18.12.2016. (CS)
René Pape’s Wigmore Hall Debut: Consummate Artistry Despite a Cold
United Kingdom Beethoven, Dvořák, Quilter and Mussorgsky: René Pape (bass), Camillo Radicke (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 17.12.2016. (JPr)
Magnificent and Fearless Playing by Concertgebouw Under Gatti in Sombre Wagner, Mahler and Berg
United Kingdom Wagner, Mahler and Berg: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra / Daniele Gatti (conductor), Barbican Hall, London, 17.12.2016. (JPr)
The Royal Opera’s New Der Rosenkavalier: Rather a Missed Opportunity
United Kingdom Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier: Soloists, Dancers, Actors, Child Singers, Royal Opera Chorus (chorus master: William Spaulding), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Opera House, London, 17.12.2016. (MB)
