Switzerland Wagner, Parsifal: Soloists, chorus and orchestra of the Zurich Opera / Mikko Franck (conductor) 23.3.2013 (JR)
John Rhodes
Whirlwind hits Lake Lucerne: Dudamel and Los Angeles Phil.
Switzerland Vivier, Debussy and Stravinsky: Lucerne Festival Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustavo Dudamel (conductor) Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Lucerne 21.3.13
Zurich Opera presents new season 2013/2014
Switzerland Zurich Opera presents new season 2013/2014
The highlights next season in Zurich include nine opera premières and three ballet premières. In addition there will be 22 revivals, six concerts with the opera’s orchestra and nine Lieder recitals.
Beefy Brahms from Bychkov and the Munich Phil
Switzerland Schuller, Mendelssohn and Brahms: Katya and Marielle Labèque (pianos), Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Semyon Bychkov (conductor). Tonhalle, Zurich 14.3.2013. (JR)
Youngsters Save the Day
Switzerland Berlioz, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky: Rafal Blechacz (piano), Tonhalle Orchestra, Michael Sanderling (conductor), Tonhalle, Zurich 28.2.2013 (JR).
Barren and Bleak Rigoletto Fails to Overwhelm
Switzerland Verdi Rigoletto: Soloists, Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, conductor: Fabio Luisi, Zurich Opera, Zurich. 3.2.12 (JR)
Altinoglu Has Rhythm: Entertaining Gershwin, de Falla and Ravel
Switzerland Gershwin, de Falla and Ravel: Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Alain Altinoglu (conductor and piano) Tonhalle, Zurich 27.1.2013 (JR)
Outstanding Tannhäuser Kicks Off Wagner Anniversary
Switzerland Wagner: Tannhäuser: Soloists,Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, conductor: Marc Albrecht, Zurich Opera, Zurich. 13.1.2013. (JR)