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Cancelled Christmas? Knot on your life: Bach at Wigmore Hall
The Solomon's Knot collective offered a lively account of four cantatas from Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
The Ultimate Romantic: BBCSSO uncovers Lélio, a Berlioz rarity
BBCSSO’s contributes to Berlioz – The Ultimate Romantic with a swaggering Waverley Overture, Dramatic Death of Cleopatra and an intriguing performance of Lélio, or what happened after Symphonie Fantastique.
Two great debuts, not enough drama: Katya Kabanova at ROH
Amanda Majeski is magnificent in the title role; Ed Gardner shows total master of Janáček's music. But that's not enough to rescue a poorly thought out Richard Jones production.
Monteverdi on a doughnut: Ulysses fails to thrill
A series of ill-advised staging choices leads to a disappointingly drab performance of Monteverdi's Homeric epic.
Devastating Lucia revival at Covent Garden
Issues that cropped up in the first run of Mitchell's production have been ironed out. In the hands of a strong cast, a chilling interpretation of Donizetti's masterpiece.
Questioning the quintessence of Britain
Peter Nardone directs the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and Philharmonia Orchestra in a problematic yet thought-provoking opening concert at Worcester Cathedral.