United Kingdom Paganini, Ernst, Bach and Schumann. Christian Joseph Saccon (violin); Luigi Di Ilio (piano), St John’s Smith Square, London, 19.7.2015 (JW)
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A Fascinating Messiaen Premiere at the Proms
United Kingdom Prom 29. Mozart, Ravel, Messiaen and Stravinsky: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano); BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/ Nicholas Collon (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 7.8.2015 (AS)
The ‘Pastoral’ Symphony: A Feat of Memory at the Proms
United Kingdom Prom 22. Dean, Mozart Meredith, Beethoven. Franceso Piemontesi (piano), Aurora Orchestra, Nicholas Collon (conductor), BBC Proms Youth Ensemble, Royal Albert Hall, London. 2.8.2015 (LB)
Mantua Translated to South Kensington: A Memorable Orfeo at the Proms
United Kingdom Prom 25. Monteverdi: Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 4.8.2015 (CS)
An Impressive New Score by Luke Bedford Unveiled at the Proms
Prom 20: Schubert, Luke Bedford, Bruckner. Luba Orgonášová (soprano); Jennifer Johnston (mezzo); Robert Dean Smith (tenor); Derek Welton (bass-baritone); Orfeón Pamplonés; BBC Philharmonic/Juanjo Mena (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 1.8.2015 (CC)
Verdi’s Requiem: A Memorable Experience at the Proms
United Kingdom Prom 23. Verdi, Angela Meade (soprano), Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano), Yosep Kang (tenor), Raymond Aceto (bass), Concert Association of the Chorus of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 2. 8. 2015 (LJ).
Sir Mark Elder and his Mancunian Forces at their Magnificent Best
United Kingdom Prom 17. Debussy, Vaughan Williams, Elgar. Robin Tritschler (tenor), Iain Paterson (bass-baritone), Hallé Youth Choir, Trinity Boys Choir, Hallé Choir, London Philharmonic Choir, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London, 30.7.2015 (CST)
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