United Kingdom Britten, MacMillan, Holst: Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano), Ladies of the RSNO Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 4.10.2013 (SRT)
Manchester
Wartime Scores by Britten and Shostakovich in Spectacular Hallé Season Opener
United Kingdom Britten, Shostakovich: Hallé, Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Samuel West (reciter), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 3. 10. 2013 (MC)
Juanjo Mena and BBC Phil Deliver a Stunning Elgar Performance
Anthony Burgess, Brahms, Elgar: Stephen Hough (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 28.9.2013. (MC)
Argerich Lives Up to Her Reputation
United Kingdom Bartók, Beethoven, Pärt: Martha Argerich (piano), David Kadouch (piano), Manchester Camerata/Gábor Takács-Nagy – Manchester International Festival, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester – Friday 12th July 2013 (MC)
Terfel Displays Vocal Prowess and A Warm Personality
United Kingdom International Opera Stars Series 2013: – Bryn Terfel: Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Gwawr Edwards (soprano), Caryl Hughes (mezzo-soprano), Manchester Concert Orchestra/Gareth Jones (conductor), Bridgwater Hall, Manchester, 16.6.2013 (MC)
Precise Diction and Characterisation in Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Scottish Opera & D’Oyly Carte Opera Company / Derek Clark (conductor), Opera House, Manchester, England 11.6.2013 (RJW)
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Invigorates and Excites
United Kingdom Janáček, Ravel, Stravinsky: Louis Lortie (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 9.5..2013 (MC)
Hallé’s Star Continues to Shine Brightly
United Kingdom Mahler, Janáček, Haydn: Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano), Jacques Imbrailo (baritone), Hallé Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 13.4.2013. (MC)