A concert at the Sheldonian
A concert at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is, at least for this reviewer, never just a concert...
Anita Mehta
Figaro’s capers, sans props
The Théâtre des Champs Elysées Paris has, to its credit, revived the 17th century tradition of operas in...
The Leipzig connection: Kristjan Järvi with the MDR Symphony Orchestra
Concert-going often involves a spot of sleuthing – what, if anything, links diverse works in a programme? Kristjan...
Love, lost in translation: Madama Butterfly
Oper Leipzig’s staging of Puccini’s 1903 opera Madama Butterfly proved yet again how effectively theatre can enhance music,...
From ascending light to endless night: Andris Nelsons with the Gewandhaus Orchestra
A prelude to his appointment as Gewandhauskapellmeister this autumn, Andris Nelsons’ 2nd June concert with the Gewandhaus Orchestra...
FAREWELLS AND ALPINE TREKS: THE STAATSKAPELLE DRESDEN WITH RENÉE FLEMING AND CHRISTIAN THIELEMANN
The highlight of the 19 May concert performed by the Staatskapelle Dresden under the direction of Christian Thielemann...
Helene Grimaud’s Acqua: Impressionistic colours, Romantic emotions
Even the second time around this year, Helene Grimaud’s Acqua (Water) concert felt new to the ear, as...
A Messiah with a difference
Ton Koopman’s version of Handel’s Messiah at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, was rather different from...
