THE BEST OF 2017
Jim Pritchard
The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu is Perfect for the Young at Heart
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu: Milton Court, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, 19.12.2017. (JPr)
Joyce DiDonato and the Brentano String Quartet Remember Camille Claudel
United Kingdom Strauss, Lekeu, Debussy and Heggie, Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano) with the Brentano String Quartet: Wigmore Hall, London, 18.11.2017. (JPr)
Orchestrally Revelatory Performances of Strauss and Mahler by the LSO
United Kingdom Strauss and Mahler: Simon O’Neill (tenor), Christian Gerhaher (baritone), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 13.12.2017. (JPr)
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker Returns to the Royal Ballet so it is Officially Christmas
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker (choreography by Peter Wright): Soloists, corps de ballet, London Oratory Junior Choir, The Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Barry Wordsworth (conductor). Broadcast to Cineworld Basildon from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. 5.12.2017. (JPr)
Michieletto’s Cav & Pag for Royal Opera is wonderfully revived, cast, sung and conducted
United Kingdom Mascagni, Cavalleria rusticana & Leoncavallo, Pagliacci: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Daniel Oren (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 2.12.2017. (JPr)
Dolce Duello: Cecilia Bartoli and Sol Gabetta Save the Best for Last at the Barbican
United Kingdom Various composers, Cecilia Bartoli & Sol Gabetta: Dolce Duello: Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo-soprano), Sol Gabetta (cello), Cappella Gabetta / Andrés Gabetta (concertmaster). Barbican Hall, London, 1/12/2017. (JPr)
Ashton’s Sylvia Confirms the Exceptional Partnership of the Royal Ballet’s Nuñez and Muntagirov
United Kingdom Delibes, Sylvia (choreography by Frederic Ashton): Soloists, corps de ballet and Royal Opera House Orchestra / Simon Hewett (conductor). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. 23.11.2017. (JPr)
