United Kingdom Various: Malin Byström (soprano) and Magnus Svensson (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 30.9.2024. (KMcD)
Byström’s Wigmore Hall recital confirms her status as one of today’s most exciting sopranos
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This was a fine ENO Bohème and the frisson of an unexpected cast change certainly helped
United Kingdom Puccini, La bohème: Soloists, Chorus of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Clelia Cafiero (conductor). London Coliseum, 3.10.2024. (CC)
English Touring Opera’s fresh, engaging account of Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Snowmaiden
United Kingdom Rimsky-Korsakov, The Snowmaiden: Soloists, Choral Ensemble, Orchestra of English Touring Opera / Hannah Quinn (conductor). Hackney Empire, London, 28.9.2024. (MB)
Flawless Glass: the Philip Glass Ensemble at the Barbican
United Kingdom Glass: Philip Glass Ensemble. Barbican Hall, London, 28.9.2024. (MBr)
Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC SO in a paradoxical Mahler Sixth
United Kingdom Mahler: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo (conductor), Barbican, London, 26.9.2024. (MBr)
Nánási rightly conducts Tchaikovsky’s rich Eugene Onegin score and not Huffman’s blank stage
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Eugene Onegin: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Ballet & Opera / Henrik Nánási (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 26.9.2024. (AK)
Puccini’s Suor Angelica felt like a return to the great days of ENO
United Kingdom Puccini, Suor Angelica (sung in English): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Corinna Niemeyer (conductor). London Coliseum, 27.9.2024 (CC)
Two contrasting Rachmaninoff works from the LPO under Edward Gardner at the Royal Festival Hall
United Kingdom Rachmaninoff: Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Kristina Mkhitaryan (soprano), Dmytro Popov (tenor), Kostas Smoriginas (bass-baritone), London Philharmonic Choir (artistic director: Neville Creed), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 28.9.2024. (JR)
