Neue Kritikenmehr...
A poised and pretty outing of a prodigy's exercises
Mozart's “pasticcio concertos”, composed at the remarkable age of 11, may lack integral vibrancy and brilliance, but are brought to life by an exuberant Bezuidenhout
Early Mozart from Classical Opera
Mozart's first stage work was written when he was just eleven years old; in this performance by Classical Opera, the composer's youthful writing and touches of humour are brought to life by a solid cast and lively conducting.
Unknown repertoire fizzles, but fades
Haydn's La canterina provides cheerful undemanding entertainment from Classical Opera.
Classical Opera's Don Giovanni at Cadogan Hall
Ian Page assembled a fine cast, with a particularly good Leporello from David Soar for yet another superb performance of Mozart from Classical Opera.
Jommelli's Vologeso thrown to the lions
A concert performance wasn't perhaps the best way to make a case for Jommelli's Il Vologeso, presented as part of Classical Opera's Mozart 250 series.
Concert de l'inachevé au Barbican
En ouverture de leur saison et préfigurant la célébration des 250 ans de Mozart, le Classical Opera, offrait au Barbican un concert de l’inachevé. Un programme monumental et une interprétation fidèle, pour un rendu presque trop soigné.