English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Competition: Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 4.3.2013. (JPr)
Jim Pritchard
Strong Spiritual Element in Met’s Post-Apocalyptic Parsifal
United States Wagner, Parsifal: Soloists, chorus and orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, New York / Daniele Gatti (conductor). Directed for live cinema by Barbara Willis Sweete and broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, New York, to the Barbican Cinema, London, 2.3.2013. (JPr)
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United Kingdom Liza Minnelli: with Billy Stritch (musical director) and Septet, Clare Teal and Trio [Grant Windsor (piano), Simon Little (double bass) and Ben Reynolds (drums)], Royal Festival Hall, London, 1.3.2013. (JPr)
Chorus Line revival is sensational and fresh
United Kingdom Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line: London Palladium, London, 26.2.2013. (JPr)
The cutting edge of Rossini’s Barber of Seville is nearly as sharp as ever!
United Kingdom Rossini, The Barber of Seville: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera. Conductor: Jaime Martin. The London Coliseum, London. 25.2.2013 (JPr)
Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia on Fine Form
United Kingdom Britten, Mozart and Mahler: Tamara Stefanovich (piano), Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 24.2.2013. (JPr)
Carmen on Grand Scale with Intense Finale
United Kingdom Bizet, Carmen: Soloists and Chorus, Capital Arts Children’s Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Gareth Hancock (conductor), David Freeman (director), Royal Albert Hall, London, 21.2.2013 (JPr)
Versatile Brendan Cole Bonds With His Audience in Thrilling Dance Show
Brendan Cole’s Licence To Thrill: Brendan Cole, Fauve Hautot, dancers and musicians. Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, Essex, 17.2.2013. (JPr)