United Kingdom Striggio, Tallis et al.: Cheltenham Music Festival, Tewkesbury Abbey, 9.7.2012 (JQ)
John Quinn
The Royal Choral Society’s 140th Anniversary Concert
United Kingdom Verdi, Requiem: Judith Howarth (soprano), Julia Riley (mezzo-soprano), Gwyn Hughes-Jones (tenor), Matthew Best (bass), Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Cooke (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 25.6.2012 (JQ)
An impressive James MacMillan première in Coventry Cathedral
United Kingdom Coventry Cathedral Golden Jubilee Concert. Coventry Cathedral, 23.6.2012. (JQ)
Weltethos: Far from Festival Fare
United Kingdom Jonathan Harvey, Weltethos: Samuel West (speaker), CBSO Chorus, CBSO Youth Chorus, CBSO Children’s Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Edward Gardner & Michael Seal (conductors). Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 21.6.2012 (JQ)
Simon Rattle a Welcome Guest at Symphony Hall’s Birthday Party
United Kingdom Brahms, Webern, Schumann: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 16.6.2012 (JQ)
Symphony Hall’s 21st Anniversary Celebrated in Style
United Kingdom Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concert: Byrn Terfel (bass-baritone), Christine Rice (mezzo soprano), CBSO Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Halsey & Andris Nelsons (conductors). Symphony Hall, Birmingham 13.6.2012 (JQ)
War Requiem Fifty Years On: A Magnificent and Moving Occasion in Coventry
United Kingdom Britten: War Requiem: Soloists, CBSO and Choruses, Andris Nelsons (conductor), Coventry Cathedral 30.5.2012 (JQ)
Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis: An Exceptional Schubert Partnership
United Kingdom Schubert: Mark Padmore (tenor), Paul Lewis (piano). St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 9.5.2012 (JQ)