Artikel von David Karlin

Maxim Vengerov and Simon Trpčeski put their consummate musicianship on show and give us Prokofiev and Franck to remember.

The LPO and London Philharmonic Choir are on outstanding form for a new major choral work to tell the Christmas story.

Raucous banter, musical virtuosity and a plethora of folk styles in the Alehouse Sessions follow Barokksolistene's intriguing take on Schubert's great song cycle.

The Italian soprano produces enormous power and great sensitivity in equal measure to illuminate a memorable Verdi Macbeth.

It's an age-old debate: Prima la musica, prima le parole. For David, it should be prima la storia. Great opera should be about great storytelling.

We travelled to this country and experienced its rich musical tradition, luscious nature and interesting history – all made even better by the warmth of the people. 

A double bill of French operettas shows Guildhall students to advantage as well as providing an introduction to Viardot that's well worth the trip.

The prolific Polish choral composer tells us about Polish sacred music and about his new festival that will introduce British audiences to this unfamiliar genre.

Following success in New York and Madrid, Oropesa gives Covent Garden a Violetta that will be difficult to better.

Ole Anders Tandberg's edgy take on Bernstein's satirical operetta is lifted by some good performances but marred by an overpowering orchestra.

Stephen Barlow's intelligent production makes Gounod's grand opéra as dramatic as it is tuneful.

Music by Bach, Schubert and Pärt is handled with flair and expertise by artists at the start of their careers in the Centre's beautiful new concert hall.

In a concert of three violin sonatas, a disappointing Debussy precedes an interesting piece by Watkins and well-performed Beethoven.

With a maturity beyond his years, Kolesnikov uses Bach's great work to cycle us through our moods and memories.

From an unknown Mexican piece to an all-new Bryce Dessner concerto to the familiar Rite of Spring, Rouvali and the Philharmonia blow the roof off the Royal Festival Hall.

Guth's intelligent production comes with a Karita Mattila masterclass and an outstanding cast, intense to the point of pain. 

The terror that keeps the performing arts awake at night is that audiences won’t return because they are not confident of attending an event without risking Covid-19 infection.

Six pieces, all of them different, all of them new to the Proms, most by living composers, and all played superbly. A great contemporary music Prom.

Für einen anderen Blickwinkel auf Prags Attraktionen nehmen David und seine Kamera Sie mit auf eine Tour zu den höchsten Aussichtspunkten der Stadt.

Pergolesi is sung beautifully, Stravinsky performed with fun and verve, but the Royal Albert Hall is a big place for a chamber orchestra.