Lithuanian Music Comes to Wales
May 13, 2013
United Kingdom Kutavicius, Martinaitis, Bartulis, Tamulionis, Metcalf: Onute Švabauskaitè (cello), St Christopher Chamber Orchestra / Donatas Katkus (conductor), Vale of Glamorgan Festival, All Saint’s Church, Penarth, Cardiff. 11.5.2013 (PCG) Read more
Sir Andrew Lavishes Affection on Vaughan Williams and Elgar
May 12, 2013
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Elgar: Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay (Vioin) Philharmonia Orchestra / Andrew Davis (conductor), The Anvil, Basingstoke, 11.5.2013. Read more
Grim Grimes in Stockholm touches heart-string
May 12, 2013
Sweden Britten Peter Grimes: Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera, Lawrence Renes (conductor). Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm. 8.5.2013. New Production (GF) Read more
Messiaen’s Visionary Piano Cycle is an Awe-Inspiring Experience
May 12, 2013
United Kingdom Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 11.5.2013 (JQ) Read more
A Memorable Evening with Angela Gheorghiu
May 12, 2013
United Kingdom International Opera Stars 2013: Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Teodor Ilincăi (tenor), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tiberiu Soare (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 10.5.2013. (JPr) Read more
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Invigorates and Excites
May 12, 2013
United Kingdom Janáček, Ravel, Stravinsky: Louis Lortie (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra/Juanjo Mena (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Thursday 9th May 2013 (MC) Read more
Condensed Wagner Fails to Convince
May 11, 2013
United Kingdom Naked Classics: Wagner’s Ring: Paul Rissmann (presenter), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Philippe Bach (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10.5.2013 (SRT) Read more
A Visit from the 465-Year-Old Orchestra
May 11, 2013
United States Brahms and Bruckner: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City. 17-18.4.2013 (BH) Read more
Magdalena Kožená in Recital: Beautiful Programming and Some Truly Ravishing Performances
May 11, 2013
United Kingdom Ravel, Haydn, Bartók: Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano) with Kaspar Zehnder (flute) and Tomáš Jamnik (cello). Barbican Hall, London, 8.5.2013 (CC) Read more
Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble Harnessing Retro Technology
May 11, 2013
United Kingdom Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble: Hall One, Kings Place, London 10.5.2013 (GDn) Read more
