Beefy Excitement from David Robertson and the CSO
May 31, 2012
United Kingdom Hindemith, Beethoven, and Rachmaninov: Emanuel Ax (piano), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson (conductor). Symphony Center, Chicago, 26.5.2012 (JLZ) Read more
Consummate Artistry in Dresden Chamber Choir’s Concert
May 31, 2012
Germany Janáček, Bruckner: Dresden Chamber Choir, Staatskapelle Dresden Winds, Hans-Christoph Rademann (director), Aaron Pegram (tenor), Astrid von Brück (harp), Jaroslav Tůma (organ), Dresden Music Festival 2012, Annenkirche, Dresden, Germany 22.5.2012 (MC) Read more
War Requiem Fifty Years On: A Magnificent and Moving Occasion in Coventry
May 31, 2012
United Kingdom Britten: War Requiem: Soloists, CBSO and Choruses, Andris Nelsons (conductor), Coventry Cathedral 30.5.2012 (JQ) Read more
Passion and Tension in Metzmacher’s Interpretation of Schoenberg
May 30, 2012
Germany Janáček, Dvořák, Schoenberg: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Ingo Metzmacher (conductor), Martin Stadtfeld (piano), Dresden Music Festival 2012, Semper Opera House, Dresden, Germany, 20.5.2012 (MC) Read more
Caligula Falls Flat despite ENO’s Commitment and Skill
May 30, 2012
United Kingdom Glanert, Caligula (British premiere): Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor). The Coliseum, London, 25.5.2012 (MB) Read more
Birth of a Festival Orchestra: Notes from the Dresden Music Festival 2012 (9)
May 30, 2012
Germany Naumann, W.F.Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven: Giuliano Carmignola (violin), Danielle de Niese (soprano), Ivor Bolton (conductor), Dresden Festival Orchestra, Semperoper, Dresden, 28.5.2012 (JFL) Read more
Powerful programme of French and Russian music from François-Xavier Roth
May 30, 2012
United Kingdom Manoury, Shostakovich, Debussy: Daniel Hope (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / François-Xavier Roth (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 25.5.2012 (GPu) Read more
Metal Sheets and Bubble Wrap at the MATA Festival
May 29, 2012
United States MATA Festival 2012, Concert III, “Signs and Signals”: Soloists, Roulette, New York City, 20.4.2012 (DS) Read more
Macabre Music Drama about Serial Murderer from Malkovich
May 29, 2012
United Kingdom The Infernal Comedy: A stage-play for Baroque orchestra, two sopranos and one actor with libretto/direction by Michael Sturminger and music from Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Weber. Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 26.5.2012 (GR) Read more
Manchester Camerata Ends Season with English Music
May 29, 2012
United Kingdom Elgar, Brahim Kerkour, Vaughan Williams, Haydn: Manchester Camerata/Gábor Takács-Nagy, Giovanni Guzzo (violin), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 26.5.2012 Read more
