United Kingdom Brahms, Webern, Schumann: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 16.6.2012 (JQ)
John Quinn
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)
A Magnificent Schubert Recital by Paul Lewis in Chipping Campden
United Kingdom Schubert: Paul Lewis (piano). St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 8.5.2012 (JQ)
An Outstanding Performance of Bob Chilcott’s Requiem in Wells Cathedral
United Kingdom Walton, Handel, Mozart, Parry, Chilcott: Laurie Ashworth (soprano), Anthony Gregory (tenor), The Blandiver Ensemble, Jonathan Vaughn (organ), Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens (conductor) Wells Cathedral 5.5.2012 (JQ)
The Dream of Gerontius, Well and Eloquently Served in Birmingham
United Kingdom Sir Edward Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38: Soloists, City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus & Orchestra, Edward Gardner (conductor). Symphony Hall, Birmingham 12.4.2012 (JQ)
Hereford Choral Society Celebrates in Style its First 175 Years of Music Making
United Kingdom Verdi: Requiem. Claire Seaton (soprano), Jeanette Ager (mezzo-soprano), Justin Lavender (tenor), David Stout (baritone), Hereford Choral Society, Philharmonia Orchestra, Geraint Bowen (conductor). Hereford Cathedral, 17.3.2012 (JQ)