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SEEN AND HEARD INTERVIEW

Graham Clark – Still curious, still learning … and still going! An Interview with Jim Pritchard (JPr)

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REVIEW

Quatuor Ébène Festival Gauting: Quatuor Ébène, Bosco Community Center, Gauting (by Munich)  29/30.09 & 01.10.2008 (JFL)

LATEST OPERA  REVIEWS

 Verdi, La Traviata: Soloists, Orchestra of Scottish Opera.  Conductor: Emmanuel Joel-Hornak.  Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 19.11.2008 (SRT)

 Verdi,  I Due Foscari : Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao. Coro de Ópera de Bilbao Conductor: Renato Palumbo Palacio Euskalduna de Bilbao. 15.11.2008. (JMI)

Verdi, Luisa Miller: Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana. Coro de la Generalitat Valenciana, Conductor Lorin Maazel. Palau de les Arts Valencia, 13.11.2008 (JMI)

Michael Berkeley, For You:  Music Theatre Wales, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, 11.11.08 (RJ)

Mussorgsky,  Boris Godunov: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, English National Opera, London 10.11.2008 (AO)

Berg, Wozzeck:  Bavarian State Opera, Soloists, Bavarian State Opera Orchestra, Kent Nagano (conductor), Nationaltheater, Munich  10.11.2008 (JFL)

John Adams, Doctor Atomic:  Soloists, Alan Gilbert (conductor), The Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 13.10.2008 and 21.10.2008. (BH)

LATEST UK AND INTERNATIONAL  CONCERT REVIEWS

Cherubini, Beethoven, R. Strauss, Messiaen, Saint-Saëns and Schumann: Alec Frank-Gemmill (horn) and Matthew Schellhorn (piano) The Town Hall, Seaton, Devon,  UK 13.11.2008 (BK)

Debussy, Copland and Rimsky–Korsakov: James Meldrum (clarinet), Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra, John Wilson, Cadogan Hall, London, 13.11.2008 (BBr)

Beethoven: Ying Quartet, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 12.11.2008 (BJ)

Janáček, Beethoven, and Brahms: Andreas Haefliger (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 12.11.2008 (MB)

Bruckner: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiri Belohlavek Barbican Hall, London, 12.11.08 (GD)

Brahms, Bolcom, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff: Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman, pianos, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 11.11.2008 (BJ)

Mozart, Brahms, Dvořák:  José Serebrier (conductor), Rachel-Barton Pine (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cadogan Hall, London 11.11.2008 (AO)

Mozart, Berg and Sibelius: Tetzlaff Quartet. Zankel Hall, New York City, 8.11.2008 (BH)

Bach, Vivaldi, Pachebel: Remus Azoitei (violin /director); Yuri Kalnits (violin); London Musical Arts Ensemble. St Martin-in-the-Fields, London. 6.11.2008 (ED)

Music of Remembrance - works by Sargon, Navok, and Olivero:  Guenter Buchwald, conductor, soloists, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 2.11.2008(BJ)

Copland, Carter, Bernstein and Rouse: Michelle DeYoung (mezzo-soprano), Steven Stucky (host), David Robertson (conductor), New York Philharmonic. Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, 1.11.2008 (BH)

The Salonen Touch - America’s '20^th Century Orchestra' shares the Salonen legacy in Hong Kong with best-loved classics:  Yefim Bronfman (piano), LA Philharmonic Orchestra, Esa–Pekka Salonen, Hong Kong Cultural Center, Hong Kong, 29.10.2008 and 30.10.2008 (PL)

The Four String Quartets of Iannis Xenakis: The Jack Quartet, Le Poisson Rouge, New York City, 29.10.2008 (BH)

Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Rhys Chatham: Either/Or, Richard Carrick (founder), David Shively (founder), Issue Project Room, Brooklyn, NY, 24.10.2008 (BH)

REVIEWS, ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS: 9th NOVEMBER - 2nd OCTOBER 2008

Stockhausen: Marco Blaauw (trumpet), Karin de Fleyt (piccolo), Nicholas Isherwood (bass), Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 9.11.2008 (MB)

Britten,  War Requiem:  Christine Brewer (soprano)  Ian Bostridge (tenor) Thomas Hampson (baritone)  The Royal Opera Chorus, Tiffin Boys’ Choir, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House cond. Antonio Pappano.  Royal Albert Hall, London, 9. 11.2008. (ME)

Schulhoff, Eben, Novák, Janáček, Martinů, Dvořák:  Magdalena Kožená (mezzo); Malcolm Martineau (piano). Barbican Concert Hall, 9.11. 2008 (CC)

Holst, John Reeman, Lawrence Killian and Vaughan Williams: Todmorden Orchestra, Nicholas Concannon Hodges, Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden UK 8.11.2008 (RB)

KLANG -  Stockhausen Drei Lieder, Urantia and Tierkreis: Helena Rasker (alto), Kathinka Pasveer (sound projection), London Sinfonietta,  Oliver Knussen (conductor) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 8.11.2008 (CR)

Barry Gray Centenary Concert – Thunderbirds Are Go!: Pascale Rousse-Lacordaire (Ondes Martenot), Crispin Merrell (piano), Christos Parlapas (harmonica), Pete Whittaker (Hammond organ), Brian Blessed (presenter), Voces8. Philharmonia Orchestra; François Evans (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 8.11.2008 (JPr)


Strauss, Elektra: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Sir Mark Elder, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 8.11.2008 (MB)

Opera North On Tour: The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, 4.11.2008 to 8.11.2008 (RJF)

Verdi, La Traviata:  Soloists, Orchestra, and Chorus of Granite State Opera, Philip Lauriat (Artistic Director) The Music Hall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 7. 11.2008 (LS)

Elgar Festival, Program 2 – The Spirit of Delight: Lilli Paasikivi (mezzo-soprano), Sydney Symphony, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney, 7.11.2008 (TP)

Mozart, Beethoven, and Dvořák: Stefan Jackiw, violin, Seattle Symphony, John Fiore, cond., Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 6.11.2008 (BJ)

Mozart and Beethoven: Alfred Brendel (piano), Munich Philharmonic, Christian Thielemann, Philharmonic Hall, Gasteig, Munich, 6.11.2008 (JFL)

Liszt, Bartok, Messiaen:  Mitsuko Uchida and Friends : Mitsuko Uchida (piano), Soovin Kim (violin), Martin Fröst, (clarinet), Christian Poltéra (cello), Llŷr Williams (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. 6.11.2008 (AO) 

Handel, Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno: Soloists,  Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid. Conductor: Paul McCreesh. Teatro Real de Madrid. 2 & 5.11.2008 (JMI)

Beethoven and Schumann: London Mozart Players, Alexander Shelley, Chloe Hanslip, Cheltenham Town Hall, 4.11.08 (RJ)

Janáček, The Cunning Little Vixen: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra national de Paris, Dennis Russell Davies (conductor). Opéra Bastille, Paris, 4.11.2008 (MB)

Wagner, Tristan und Isolde: Soloists, Orchestra of the Opéra National de Paris, Chorus of the Opéra National de Paris (chorus master: Alessandro di Stefano), Semyon Bychkov (conductor). Opéra Bastille, Paris, 3.11.2008 (MB)

Stockhausen :  Glanz and Orchester-Finalisten, The Asko Ensemble, Kathinka Pasveer, Jan Panis, Renee Janker (sound projection) Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank, London 2.11.2008 (AO)

Holst, Coles, Butterworth: Salomon Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins, Cheltenham Town Hall. 2.11.2008 (RJ)

Second Opinion. Mussorgsky, Boris Godunov: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the San Francisco Opera,  Conductor, Vassily Sinaisky, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. 2.11.2008 (HS)

Stockhausen:  Bruce Nockles (trumpet), Suzanne Stevens (bass clarinet), Kathinka Pasveer (flute), London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen; Royal College of Music Orchestra, Diego Masson Michael Olivia (sound projection), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 1.11.2008 (AO)

Poulenc, Mahler: Joanne Boag (soprano), Orchestra and Chorus of Welsh National Opera, Alexander Polianichko, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 31.10.2008 (GPu)

Mozart, Bruckner:  Benjamin Schmid (violin); Rachel Roberts (viola); Philharmonia Orchestra/Christoph von Dohnányi. Royal Festival Hall, 30.10. 2008 (CC)

Lutoslawski, Bruckner: Krystian Zimerman (piano), San Francisco Symphony, Herbert Blomstedt, conductor; Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, 30.10.2008 (HS)

Schnittke and Tchaikovsky: Gidon Kremer (violin), Marie-Elisabeth Hecker (cello), Munich Philharmonic, Christian Thielemann, Philharmonic Hall, Gasteig, Munich, 30.10.2008 (JFL)

Donizetti,  The Elixir of Love:  Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of San Francisco Opera, Conductor Bruno Campanella, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 29.10.2008 (HS)

Strauss, Elektra: Seattle Opera, soloists, cond. Lawrence Renes, dir. Chris Alexander, set designer Wolfram Skalicki, costume designer Melanie Taylor Burgess, lighting designer Marcus Doshi, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle, 18, 19, & 29. 10. 2008 (BJ)

”The Formula of Love”: Göran Forsling meets the Estonian composer Mari Vihmand after the premiere of her first full-length opera (GF)

Howard Blake 70th Birthday Concert: Robert William Blake (treble), Bernard Cribbins (narrator), William Chen (piano), Patricia Rozario (soprano), Martyn Hill (tenor), Lars Arvidson (bass-baritone), London Voices (chorus master: Terry Edawrds), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Howard Blake, Cadogan Hall, London, 28.10.2008 (BBr)

Second Opinion. Mozart, Idomeneo: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the San Francisco Opera, Conductor,Donald Runnicles, San Francisco Opera House, San Francisco, 28.10.2008 (HS)

Wagner, Parsifal: Soloists, Orquesta de la Comunitat Valenciana. Coro de la Generalitat Valenciana. Conducto, Lorin Maazel. Palau de les Arts de Valencia. 27.10.2008 (JMI)

Mussorgsky, The Marriage: Soloists, Ricardo Bini (Piano) Sala Gayarre del Teatro Real de Madrid. 26.10.2008 (JMI)

Verdi, Aida: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the English National Opera. Conductor: Gérard Korsten. London Coliseum, London. 25.10.2008 (JPr)

Donizetti, The Elixir of Love:  (in English) New Production Premiere. Soloists, Swansea City Opera Orchestra and Chorus / Conductor: Fraser Goulding. Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple, North Devon,  UK 25.10.2008 (BK)

Bizet, Les pêcheurs de perles: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of  Lyric Opera of Chicago, John Mauceri (conductor) Lyric Opera Center, Chicago 25.10.2007 (JLZ)

Bernstein's Mass:  Soloists, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop (conductor), United Palace Theater, New York City, 25.10.2008 (BH) 

Wagner, Tristan und Isolde:  at the Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm 24.10.2008 ( GF)

Beethoven: Jean-Bernard Pommier (piano). Hall One, Kings Place, London, 24.10.2008 (MB)

A Celebration of Bernstein: Bernstein and Korngold: Margaret MaDonald (mezzo soprano), Lifei Huang (violin), Chetham's Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Threlfall, Cadogan Hall, London, 24.10.2008 (BBr)

Rossini, Matilde di Shabran:  (New Production Premiere) Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Carlo Rizzi. Directed by Mario Martone. Covent Garden, 23.10.2008  (ME)

Puccini, La Bohème: (Concert Performance) Soloists.  CBSO with Andris Nelsons (Conductor) CBS Chorus and CBS Youth Chorus, Symphony Hall, Birmingham 23.10.2008 (GR)

Wagner, Die Walküre: (New production) Soloists, Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Simone Young. Staatsoper Hamburg. 23.10.2008 (JPr)

Dvořàk, Rusalka:  English Touring Opera, Northcott Theatre, Exeter 22.10.2008 (BK)

Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Ravel and Schmidt: Fabio Luisi, conductor; Joshua Bell, violin; San Francisco Symphony, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco. 23.10.2008 (HS)

‘Night Music’ – Stravinsky, Birtwistle, Britten, Handel, and Woolrich: Mark Padmore (tenor/director for Nocturne), Maxim Rysanov (viola), Jacqueline Shave (leader/director), Britten Sinfonia. West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, 23.10.2008 (MB)

Rimsky Korsakov, Prokofiev and Khatchaturian: Freddy Kempf (Piano)  Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra / Yuri Simonov (conductor) Colston Hall, Bristol , 23.10.2008 (RB)

Messiaen, Debussy, Scriabin : Lauren Flanigan (soprano), Roger Muraro (piano), Sylvian Cambreling (conductor), Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London 23.10.08 (AO)

Mozart & Mussorgsky: Idomeneo and Boris Godunov: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the San Francisco Opera. San Francisco Opera House, San Francisco, 21/22.10.2008 (RRR)

Busoni, Doktor Faust:  Soloists, Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla. Coro de la Asociación de Amigos del Teatro de la Maestranza y  Coro Intermezzo. Conductor: Pedro Halffter. Teatro de la Maestranza de Sevilla. 21.10.2008. (JMI)

Weber, Der Freischütz:  Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of Opera Boston, Gil Rose (Conductor), Boston, Massachusetts 21.10.2008 (LS)

Sibelius, Beethoven and Dvořák: Daniel de Borah (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Garry Walker, Cadogan Hall, London, 21.10.2008 (BBr)

Xenakis, Benjamin, Ligeti, and Messiaen: Philharmonia Orchestra, George Benjamin (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 21.10.2008 (MB)

Tchaikovsky, Kirchner and Schumann: Maurizio Pollini (piano), James Levine (conductor), Boston Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, New York City, 20.10.2008 (BH)

Music by Schubert and Marx, a  BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Petra Lang (mezzo-soprano), Adrian Baianu (piano). Wigmore Hall, London 20.10.2008 (JPr)

Handel, Tolomeo, Re di Egitto:  Soloists, Orchestra Collegium Marianum Prague. Conductor: Carlos Aragón. Teatro Arriaga de Bilbao. 19.10.2008. (JMI)

Sibelius, Mozart and Schumann: London Symphony Orchestra: Imogen Cooper (piano Daniel Harding (conductor)) Barbican Hall London 19. 10. 2008 (GD)

Mendelssohn, Elijah: Soloists, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Jeffrey Skidmore (Conductor) and the Ex Cathedra XL Anniversary Choir, Town Hall, Birmingham 18.10.2008 (GR)

Oxford Lieder Festival (4): Ravel, Britten and Berkeley Susan Bickley (mezzo soprano) Julius Drake (piano), Jaqueline du Pré Building, St Hilda’s College, Oxford, 18.10.2008 (AO)

Liadov, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky: Natalia Gutman (Cello) St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra: Conductor Yan Pascal TortelierBarbican Hall London 18 .10. 2008 (GD)

Beethoven, Missa Solemnis:  Anne Schwanewilms (soprano), Annette Jahns (mezzo), Nikolai Schukoff (tenor), Dietrich Henschel (bass). London Philharmonic Choir. London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. Royal Festival Hall, London. 18.10.2008 (JPr)

Rachmaninov and Taneyev: Yefim Bronfman (piano)  Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi (guest conductor), Symphony Center, Chicago 18.10.2008 (JLZ)

 Richard Strauss, Ariadne auf Naxos: Soloists, Kammerorchester Basel. Conductor: Stefan Anton Reck.  Palacio Euskalduna de Bilbao. 18.10.2008. (JMI) 

 Rimsky-Korsakov, The Tale of Tsar Saltan: Soloists, Mariinsky Opera, Tughan Sokhiev (conductor). Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 17.10.2008 (MB)

Mari Vihmand, The Formula of Love : at the Estonian National Opera 17.10.2008. World Premiere. (GF)

Handel, Vivaldi, Respighi and Bach:  Gerard Schwarz, cond., Elisa Barston, violin, Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 17.10.2008 (BJ)

Mahler, Symphony No. 3: Birgit Remmert (contralto), National Symphony Orchestra, Iván Fischer, Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington DC 17.10 2008 (RRR)

Khachaturian, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky: Freddy Kempf (piano), Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Simonov, Cadogan Hall, London, 17.10.2008 (BBr)

Berlioz, Roussel and Brahms: Stephen Osborne (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Stéphane Denève, Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 17.10.2008 (SRT)

Oxford Lieder Festival (3): Messiaen Gweneth Ann Jeffers (soprano), Simon Lepper (piano), Martin Strurfält (piano), New College Ante-Chapel, Oxford 17.10.2008 (AO)

Oxford Lieder Festival 2008 (2): Duparc, Fauré, Debussy and Ravel Sir Thomas Allen (baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano), University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, 17.10.2008 (AO)

Greek National Opera: Puccini: La Bohème, 10.10.08, Conductor: Loukas Karytinos, Donizetti: Anna Bolena, 17.10.08, Conductor: George Petrou (BM)

Messiaen,  La Transfiguration de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra Soloists, BBC Symphony Chorus, Philharmonia Voices, The Philharmonia Orchestra, Kent Nagano (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London 16.10.2008 (AO)

Strauss, Salome: Soloists, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.  Patrick Summers (conductor) Metropolitan Opera.  16.10.2008. (BH)

Alexander, Holst, Munsey, Wagner and Haydn: Janice Graham (violin/director), English Sinfonia, Geoffrey Alexander (conductor in his own works), Cadogan Hall, London, 16.10.2008 (BBr)

Tchaikovsky, Medtner, Rachmaninov:  Dmitri Hvorostovsky (baritone); Evgeny Kissin (piano). Barbican Hall, Thursday, 16.10.2008 (CC)

Mendelssohn, Richard Strauss and Elgar: Ainhoa Arteta (soprano), Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi, Christopher Hogwood, Auditorio El Baluarte de Pamplona. 15.10.2008 (JMI)

Bach and Handel: David Daniels (Counter-tenor) The English Concert, Harry Bicket (Director), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 15.10.2008 (RC)

Bach and Handel (Second Opinion): David Daniels (Counter-tenor)  The English Concert, Harry Bicket (Director), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 15.10.2008 (SL)

Sibelius and Rachmaninov: Alexander Toradze (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra. Jukka–Pekka Saraste, Royal Festival Hall, London, 15.10.2008 (BBr)

Liszt, Debussy, Wagner: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 14.10.2008 (JPr)

Mussorgsky, Bruch, Liszt, Dvořák: Lara St John (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Josep Caballé–Domenech, Cadogan Hall, London, 14.10.2008 (BBr)

Yamaha Birmingham Accompanist of the Year Prize-winners’ Concert : Joseph Middleton (piano) and Julia Sporsén (soprano) Adrian Boult Hall Birmingham 14.10.2008 (GR)

Panufnik, Bacewicz, and Chopin:  Gerard Schwarz, cond., Lang Lang, piano, Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 14.10.2008 (BJ)

Haydn, Mozart and Dvořák: Alfred Brendel (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra: Sir Charles Mackerras, Royal Festival Hall, London 12.10.2008 (GD)

Oxford Lieder Festival 2008: Schubert,  Die Schöne Müllerin: James Gilchrist (tenor), Anna Tilbrook (piano), Oxford Lieder Festival, Holywell Music Room, Oxford, 12.10.2008 (AO)

Met Opera Live: Strauss, Salome Metropolitan Opera’s HD transmission live to the Barbican Cinema, London. 11.10.2008 (JPr)

D’Albert, Tiefland: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus Gran Teatre del Liceu.Conductor: Michael Boder. Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona. 11.10.2008. (JMI)

Schubert, Schoeck: Rosamunde Quartet, Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Renaissance Hall, Dachau Palace, Dachau  11.10.2008 (JFL)

Gagaku Revolution, New Sounds of Ancient Bamboo: Reigakusha, Ensemble N_JP, Thaddeus Squire (conductor), Japan Society, New York City, 10.10.2008 (BH)

Swansea Festival 2008 (3): Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Stephen Hough (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / David Atherton (conductor), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 10.10.2008 (GPu)

Enescu, Oedipe:  Soloists, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse. Chorus: Capitole Toulouse and Bordeaux. Conductor. Pinchas Steinberg.  Théatre du Capitole de Toulouse. 10.10.2008. (JMI)

Enescu, Oedipe (Second Opinion) : Soloists, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse; Capitole Toulouse and Bordeaux choruses. Conductor: Pinchas Steinberg.  Théatre du Capitole de Toulouse. 10.10.2008 (ED)

Cherubini, Medea: Soloists,  Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio di Torino. Conductor: Evelino Pidó. Teatro Regio di Torino. 9.10.2008 (JMI)

Tchaikovsky, Elgar: Dmitri Alexeev (piano), St.Petersburg Philharmonic/ Yan Pascal Tortelier (conductor)St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 9.10.2008 (GPu)

Handel, Partenope:  Soloists and Orchestra of English National Opera/Christian Curnyn. 9.10.2008 (CC)

Parma Verdi Festival 2008:  Nabucco  Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma. Conductor. Michele Mariotti.  Teatro Valli de Reggio Emilia. 8.10.2008 (JMI)

Boulez, Messiaen and Bruckner: Sally Matthews (soprano) London Symphony : Daniel Harding (conductor) Barbican Hall London 8.10.2008 (GD)

Brahms: Leonidas Kavakos (violin) and Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano), Konzertdirektion Hörtnagel Herkulessaal, Munich 7.10.2008 (JFL)

Mahler, Symphony No 3 in D Minor: Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer (conductor) Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 7.10.2008 (GR)

Swansea Festival 2008 (2) :  Mozart, Hoddinott, Janácek, Beethoven,  Endellion Quartet; Andrew Watkinson, Ralph de Souza (violin), Garfield Jackson (viola), David Waterman (cello), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 7.10.2008 (GPu)

Parma Verdi Festival, Giovanna d’Arco: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma. Conductor. Bruno Bartoletti. Festival Verdi. Teatro Regio di Parma. 7.10.2008 (JMI)

Ravel, Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Mussorgsky: Martha Argerich (piano), Philadelphia Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 7.10.2008 (BH)

Parma Verdi Festival 2008,  Rigoletto:  Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma. Conductor: Massimo Zanetti., Festival Verdi. Teatro Regio di Parma. 6.10.2008. (JMI)

Beethoven, Messiaen and Brahms: Christian Tetzlaff (violin), The MET Orchestra, James Levine (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 5.10.2008 (BH)

Haydn, Chopin, and Debussy: Marc-André Hamelin (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 5.10.2008 (MB)

Verdi, Il Corsaro: Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio di Parma. Conductor: Carlo Montanaro Verdi Festival. Teatro Verdi di Busseto. 5.10.2008. (JMI)

Verdi, La traviata:  Portland Opera, soloists, cond. Stephen Lord, original production by James Robinson, stage direction by Jennifer Nicoll, sets and costumes by Bruno Schwengl, lighting designer Mimi Jordan Sherin, choreographer Sean Curran, Keller Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, 4.10.2008 (BJ)

Swansea Festival 2008: Mozart, Karl Jenkins, Vaughan Williams, Elgar; John Alley (piano), Gareth Davies (flute), Andrew Haverson (violin), Neil Percy (percussion), London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davies (conductor), Karl Jenkins (conductor in Quirk), Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 4.10.2008 (GPu)

Weill, Shostakovich: Ute Lemper (vocalist), Hudson Shad (vocal quartet), Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Peter Oundjian (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 4.10.2008 (BH)

Rachmaninov, Stravinsky: Nelson Goerner (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Thierry Fischer (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, 3.10.2008 (GPu)

Britten, Phaedra and  Purcell, Dido and Aeneas. Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. Choir Opera Bordeaux. Conductor: Jaap ter Linden. Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. 3.10.2008. (JMI)

Albert, Shostakovich, and Strauss: Gerard Schwarz, cond., Lynn Harrell, cello, Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 2.10.2008 (BJ)

Wagner, Brahms and Sibelius: Boris Berezovsky (piano) Philharmonia Orcherstra Leif Segerstam (conductor) Royal Festival Hall 2.10.2008 (GD)

Korngold, Die Tote Stadt: Soloists and chorus of San Francisco Opera, Donald Runnicles, conductor. War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 2.10.2008 (HS)

Verdi, Macbeth:  Bavarian State Opera: Soloists, Bavarian State Opera Orchestra, Nicola Luisotti (conductor) Nationaltheater, Munich  2.10.2008 (JFL)

Shostakovich, Wolf and Brahms: Matthias Goerne (baritone) Alexander Schmalcz (piano) Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 2.10.2008  (ME)

Sondheim: Merrily We Roll Along: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Stuart Pedler (musical director), Chelsea Theatre, World’s End, London, 2.10.2008 (BBr)


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