United Kingdom Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line: London Palladium, London, 26.2.2013. (JPr)
Jim Pritchard
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)
Fulham Opera’s Siegfried Surpasses Expectations
United Kingdom Wagner, Siegfried: Soloists of Fulham Opera, Benjamin Woodward (piano accompanist), St John’s Church, Fulham, London, 12.2.2013. (JPr)
The Drama Queen Descends on London
United Kingdom Joyce DiDonato: Drama Queens: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), Il Complesso Barocco / Dmitry Sinkovsky (violin/director). Barbican Hall, London, 6.2.2013. (JPr)
Britain’s Ballroom Dance Craze Spawns Dynamic New Show
United Kingdom Midnight Tango with Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace: Actors, Dancers and Miguel Angel (singer) with Tango Siempre, Phoenix Theatre, London, 5.2.2013. (JPr)