United Kingdom In Celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Walton, Elgar, and Holst: Natalie Clein (cello), Philharmonia Voices, Philharmonia Orchestra, Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 5.6.2012 (MB)
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An Impressive Mahler Fifth from Tiison Thomas and the LSO
United Kingdom Mozart and Mahler: Gil Shaham (violin), London Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 3.6.2012. (JPr)
Magnificent Mozart, Kurtág and Brahms from the Elias
United Kingdom Mozart, Kurtág, Brahms: Elias Quartet, Pascal Moragues (clarinet) Wigmore Hall, London., 30.5.2012. (GD)
Caligula Falls Flat despite ENO’s Commitment and Skill
United Kingdom Glanert, Caligula (British premiere): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor). The Coliseum, London, 25.5.2012 (MB)
Nelly Miricioiu Sings Title Role in Donizetti’s Maria Padilla
United Kingdom Donizetti, Maria Padilla: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Chelsea Opera Group, Brad Cohen (conductor), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 27.5.2012. (JPr)
Impressive Pianism from Pietro De Maria
United Kingdom Scarlatti Clementi Chopin Pietro De Maria (piano) Wigmore Hall, London, 26.5.2012 (RB)
Fulham Opera Works a Wagnerian Wonder with Modest Means
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists of Fulham Opera, Benjamin Woodward (piano accompanist), Fiona Williams (stage director). St John’s Church, Fulham, London, 25.5.2012. (JPr)
Venzago and the Berlin Symphony Visit London
United Kingdom Weber, Schumann, Beethoven: Berlin Symphony Orchestra (aka Konzerthausorchester Berlin), Kit Armstrong (piano), Mario Venzago (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London 25.5.2012 (Gdn)