United Kingdom Søren Nils Eichberg, Glare: Soloists, CHROMA, Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London, 18.11.2014 (MB)
Derivative Eclecticism and Unremarkable Vocal Writing in Eichberg’s Glare
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Company Chameleon’s Beauty of the Beast Surprises and Shocks
United Kingdom Various composers, Beauty of the Beast: Company Chameleon, The Place, London, 18.11.2014 (J.O’D)
An Exemplary L’elisir d’amore at the Royal Opera House
Donizetti, L’elisir d’amore (Laurent Pelly’s production revived by Daniel Dooner): soloists, orchestra and chorus of The Royal Opera, Daniele Rustioni (conductor), Covent Garden, London 18.11.2014 (JPr) Cast: Adina: Lucy Crowe Nemorino: Vittorio Grigolo Dulcamara: Bryn Terfel Belcore: Levente Molnár Giannetta: Kiandra Howarth Production: Director: Laurent Pelly Set designs: Chantal Thomas Costume designs: Laurent Pelly Associate … Read more
Daniel Müller-Schott and Simon Trpčeski: A Winning Recital Partnership
United Kingdom Beethoven, Shostakovich, Prokofiev. Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Simon Trpčeski (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 14.11.2014 (RB)
Concert Lacks Drama with Rapport Lacking Between Soloist and Conductor
United Kingdom Haydn, Beethoven, Nielsen: Victoria Mullova (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Paavo Jaarvi (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.11.2014 (GD)
Compelling and Enjoyable Concert of French Music from Mena and London Philharmonic
United Kingdom Pierne, Poulenc, Ravel, Debussy: Katia and Marielle Labèque (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.11.2014 (GD)
Logical Conclusion to Cullberg Ballet’s Sisyphean Struggle
United Kingdom Plateau Effect: Cullberg Ballet, Sadler’s Wells, London, 14.11.2014 (J.O’D)
Wigglesworth’s Dynamic Account of The Dream of Gerontius
Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius: Peter Hoare (tenor), Anna Larsson (mezzo-soprano), Peter Rose (bass), Members of Bristol Choral Society, BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales, Mark Wigglesworth (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.11.2014 (PCG)