United Kingdom Stravinsky: Allan Clayton (tenor), Hélène Hébrard (mezzo-soprano), David Soar (bass), Philharmonia Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra,/Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), St John’s Smith Square, London, 2.6.2016. (AS)
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McVicar Brings Out the Comedy in Glyndebourne’s Splendid Die Meistersinger
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Meistersinger: Soloists, The Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Michael Güttler (conductor). Glyndebourne, Lewes, East Sussex, 2.6.2016. (JPr)
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Despite Excellent, Spirited Performances Martinů Opera Double Bill Fails to Resonate
United Kingdom Martinů, Ariane and Alexandre bis: Soloists, Orchestra of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Timothy Redmond (conductor). Silk Street Theatre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, 31.5.2016. (MB)
Betroffenheit Explores Mental State Caused by Trauma and Loss
United Kingdom Various composers, Betroffenheit: Kidd Pivot and Electric Company Theatre, Sadler’s Wells, London, 31.05.2016. (J.O’D)
Steven Osborne’s Remarkable Presentation of The Music of Silence
United Kingdom Feldman, Crumb: Steven Osborne (piano). Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican, London, 31.5.2016. (CC)
A Rare Chance to Hear the Brahms Piano Quartets Together – and in Expert Hands
United Kingdom Brahms: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Christian Teztlaff (violin), Tabea Zimmermann (viola), Clemens Hagen (cello). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 28.5.2016. (MB)
Bartók and Kurtág Tellingly Juxtaposed by Cédric Tiberghien
United Kingdom Bartók and Kurtág: Cédric Tiberghien (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 24.5.2016 (MB)
More Superb Stravinsky from Salonen and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Stravinsky: Soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre, Philharmonia Orchestra and Voices/Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.5.2016. (CS)