United Kingdom Vivaldi, Rutter, Lalo, Fauré, The Four Seasons, Of A Rose and Suite en blanc: Dancers and Orchestra of the English National Ballet, City Chamber Choir, Emil Chakalov (violin), Gavin Sutherland (conductor), City of London Festival Golden Jubilee 2012,St Paul’s Cathedral, London, 3.7.2012. (JPr)
Jim Pritchard
Promising Performances in Young Artists’ Summer Showcase
United Kingdom Mozart, Donizetti, Puccini: Jette Parker Young Artists, Pedro Ribeiro (director), James Simpson (lighting), soloists, David Gowland and Jean-Paul Pruna (piano), Geoffrey Paterson (conductor). Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London 29.6.2012 (JPr)
The Royal Choral Society Marks 140 Years of Singing
United Kingdom Verdi, Requiem: Judith Howarth (soprano), Julia Riley (mezzo-soprano), Gwyn Hughes Jones (tenor) and Matthew Best (bass), Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Cooke (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London 25.6.2012 (JPr)
Noseda’s Electrifying Beethoven Fifth
United Kingdom Wagner, Berg and Beethoven: Angela Denoke (soprano), London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Gianandrea Noseda (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 21.6.2012. (JPr)
A Night at the Movies: The RPO Celebrates British Film Music
United Kingdom Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season: A Celebration of British Film Music. Clio Gould (leader/violin), Eddie Hession (accordion), Martin Robertson (alto saxophone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Gunning (composer/conductor) and Nigel Hess (composer/conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 14.6.2012. (JPr)
Royal Opera’s Brutal but Engrossing Salome
United Kingdom Strauss, Salome: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of The Royal Opera House / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 5.6.2012. (JPr)
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)
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)