United Kingdom Berlioz, Romeo and Juliet (Roméo et Juliette): Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Orlin Anastassov (bass), BBC Symphony Chorus, Schola Cantorum, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 18.2.2012. (JPr)
Jim Pritchard
Exuberant Pappano Conducts a Sparkling Figaro
United Kingdom Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Royal Opera. Conductor: Antonio Pappano. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 17.2.2012. (JPr)
Met’s Traditional Götterdämmerung Boasts a Strong Cast
United States Met Live in HD 2011/12, Wagner, Götterdämmerung: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, New York, conducted by Fabio Luisi. Produced by Robert Lepage, directed for TV by Gary Halvorson and broadcast to the Renoir Cinema, London, 11.2.2012. (JPr)
Singers Attain Vocal and Dramatic Heights in ENO’s Tales of Hoffmann
United Kingdom Offenbach, The Tales of Hoffmann: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Antony Walker (conductor, London Coliseum, London, 10.2.12. (JPr)
Tyne Daly Brings Her Imperious Maria Callas Performance To London’s West End
United Kingdom Master Class: The Manhattan Theatre Club Production of Terrence McNally’s play staring Tyne Daly, directed by Stephen Wadsworth. Vaudeville Theatre, London, 8.2.12. (JPr)
Vincent and Flavia Tango the Night Away in a Glitzy Production
United Kingdom Midnight Tango with Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace: actors, dancers and Miguel Angel (singer) with Tango Siempre. Aldwych Theatre, London, 31.1.12. (JPr)
ENB’s Strictly Gershwin is Strictly an Old-fashioned Entertainment
United Kingdom Strictly Gershwin: Maida Vale Singers, Dancers and Orchestra of English National Ballet, Gareth Valentine (conductor), London Coliseum, London, 4.1.12. (JPr)
London’s The O2 Arena Over-extends BRB’s Nutcracker in the Best Possible Way
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Dancers of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Koen Kessels (conductor), The O2 Arena, London 27.12.2011. (JPr)