Leipzig 300: Dunedin Consort explores the Thomaskantor shortlist

Por David Smythe, 08 febrero 2024

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“Crockatt fully immersed in the spirit, performing astonishing runs”

Crítica hecha desde Perth Concert Hall, Perth el 7 febrero 2024

Graupner, Ouverture in E flat major, GWV 429

Telemann, Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9

Bach, Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt - Cantata, BWV18

Bach, Jesus schlaeft, was soll ich hoffen? - Cantata, BWV81

Telemann, Psalm 100: Jauchzet Dem Herrn

Bach, Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister - Cantata, BWV181

John Butt, Dirección musical

Julia Doyle, Soprano

Helen Charlston, Mezzosoprano

Nicholas Mulroy, Tenor

Matthew Brook, Bajo-barítono

Dunedin Consort

Los Conciertos de Brandeburgo en el Homenaje a Tomás y Valiente

Jorge Baeza Stanicic, 1st February

La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid rinde homenaje a Francisco Tomás y Valiente con un programa integrado por los seis conciertos de Brandeburgo de Bach capitaneados por la dirección y el clave de John Butt.

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The Dunedin Consort Messiah remains a welcome seasonal speciality

David Smythe, 18th December

The Dunedin Messiah, a speciality with Baroque instruments, is given with soloists Nardus Williams, Lotte Betts-Dean, Joshua Ellicott and Dingle Yandell in Perth, directed by John Butt.

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Troubled times reflected in Songs of War I Have Seen

David Smythe, 13th October

Composed for Baroque and modern players with Gertrude Stein’s spoken text, Heiner Goebbels Songs of War I Have Seen in an intriguing performance conducted by Ellie Slorach.

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An especially memorable Messiah from the Dunedin Consort

David Smythe, 14th December

John Butt directs the Dunedin Consort and a top team of soloists in St Mary's Cathedral for Handel's seasonal favourite.

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Authenticity and enjoyment in Dunedin Consort's Acis and Galatea

David Smythe, 22nd June

Rachel Redmond is a sweet voiced Galatea in the Dunedin Consort's performance of the Cannons version of Acis and Galatea in Perth.

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Evangelical fervour: Dunedin Consort's St Matthew Passion

Roy Westbrook, 12th April

Tenor Nicholas Mulroy directs a one-voice-to-a-part account of Bach's St Matthew Passion, featuring some splendid singing.

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.