Finde Artikel | David Truslove

Stylistic juxtapositions from within a single year shape an intelligently conceived programme at the BBC Proms, marked by polished accounts. 

WNO imports Edward Dick’s exceptionally fine production, which benefits from from superb casting and outstanding performances led by Natalya Romaniw. 

Involving performances of standard repertoire by the Philharmonia open Basingstoke’s international concert season. 

A revelatory performance of Herbert Hoewlls' Hymnus Paradisi at the Three Choirs Festival in Hereford Cathedral. 

A rare performance of one of Handel’s choral extravaganzas, given a forthright outing in Hereford Cathedral that highlights the power, if not the subtlety, of music. 

Seldom heard and standard repertoire bring mixed results from Dalia Stasevska, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Chorus. 

Fine performances in a punchy new production that coats this tragic opera in a large dollop of debauchery. 

A thoughtfully conceived and well-executed BBCSO programme, if not gaining more than the sum of its respective parts. 

Finnish conductor Emilia Hoving makes a big impression in her Basingstoke guest appearance with the Philharmonia Orchestra. 

Leading an international cast in a still-sumptuous revival in Southampton's Mayflower, Stacey Alleaume gives a sovereign performance as the ill-fated courtesan Violetta. 

Arresting performances within an immersive evening inspired by the work of Richard Dehmel and Arnold Schoenberg.

In Poole, Kirill Karabits combines lesser-known composers with those more familiar and creates an absorbing evening of great music-making.

An evening in Basingstoke that variously captivates, startles and quickens the senses in distinctive, compelling performances.

Entertainment ideal for country house opera-goers, enhanced by some fine singing and excellent playing from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Two accomplished performances bring emotional depth only intermittently, but show ample security of singing and playing. 

Thought-provoking and spine-tingling in equal measure, this performance of Joby Talbot’s pilgrimage work showcases Tenebrae as one of the UK’s most significant choral groups.

 A Glière premiere and two French classics showcase the outstanding qualities of the BSO in a night to remember.

Three Russian works, two debuts and one superb orchestra create an evening of outstanding music making at The Lighthouse.

Mozart and 1784 is the basis for this latest OAE venture, an engaging programme that highlights the flawless technique of 18th-century keyboard specialist Kristian Bezuidenhout.

Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony is given its first performance in Poole in a Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert which included another opportunity to hear the music of Feodor Akimenko. 

A cast of hundreds – if not a thousand – assembles under Vasily Petrenko for a performance of grandeur and power in the Royal Albert Hall.