Henk Neven tilts at windmills in Amsterdam

Von Rosemary Carlton-Willis, 31 Mai 2014

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Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Muziekgebouw aan’t IJ: Main Hall, Amsterdam, am 28 Mai 2014

Ibert, Chansons de Don Quichotte (arr. Arne Dørumsgaard)

Ravel, Don Quichotte à Dulcinée

Schubert, songs

Henk Neven, Bariton

Hans Eijsackers, Klavier

Toxic masculinity in Orchestra of the 18th century's Don Giovanni

Nicolas Nguyen, 15th October

The Orchestra of the 18th Century proves the main asset of a rewarding Don Giovanni at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.

***11

Ravel's friends and rivals at Wigmore Hall

Kevin W Ng, 15th September

Mary Bevan’s bewitching soprano is the star of a glorious programme of music by Ravel and his contemporaries.

***11

Paula Murrihy a fantastic Sesto in Concertgebouw Clemenza

Nicolas Nguyen, 18th October

Kenneth Montgomery leads the Orchestra of the 18th Century and a fine team of young soloists in a swift, finely detailed interpretation of La clemenza di Tito.

****1

Hedonism and downfall: Don Giovanni in Belfast

Judith Wiemers, 18th November

Oliver Mears' impressively-cast farewell production in Belfast combines gripping drama and exuberant fun in a symbol-packed reading of Don Giovanni.

****1

The Orchestra of the 18th century charms in Nozze di Figaro at the Concertgebouw

Nicolas Nguyen, 14th October

At the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Orchestra of the 18th Century conducted by Kenneth Montgomery gave a lively and expressive performance of Mozart’s Nozze, that emphasized the witty charm of the piece. Soloist included Henk Neven’s aristocratic Count and Ilse Eerens’ delightful Susanna.

****1

Castor et Pollux en boîte

Jean-Marc Piriou, 4th October

La saison lyrique de l’Opéra de Dijon s’ouvre sur une production de Castor et Pollux qui ne laisse personne indifférent.

***11

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Rosemary Carlton-Willis

Rosemary Carlton-Willis is a soprano based in the Netherlands. She has one masters degree in Music (Historical Performance) from the University of York, and a second in Singing from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where she studied in both the Classical and Early Music departments. She has worked for the York Early Music Festival, the National Centre for Early Music and the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.