United Kingdom Richard Strauss, Salome: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of The Royal Opera House / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 5.6.2012. (JPr)
Jim Pritchard
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)
Fulham Opera Works a Wagnerian Wonder with Modest Means
United Kingdom Wagner, Die Walküre: Soloists of Fulham Opera, Benjamin Woodward (piano accompanist), Fiona Williams (stage director). St John’s Church, Fulham, London, 25.5.2012. (JPr)
Rambert Dance Company Continues Its Pioneering Role
United Kingdom Sub, The Art of Touch, L’Après-midi d’un faune and What Wild Ecstasy: Soloists, Musicians and Company of Rambert Dance Company / Paul Hoskins (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 16.5.2012. (JPr)
Noisy Carsen Falstaff Falls Short of Zeffirelli’s Production
United Kingdom Verdi, Falstaff: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Daniele Gatti (conductor), Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 15.5.2012. (JPr)
Mahler’s Music Used for an Enthralling Snow White
United Kingdom Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White, choreography by Angelin Preljocaj: Soloists and Company of Ballet Preljocaj. Sadler’s Wells, London, 10.5.2012. (JPr)