“If music be the food of love, play on, give me excess of it.” There was certainly plenty of Shakespeare-inspired music on the bill for the London Philharmonic Orchestra's celebration of The Bard.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-04-25UTC06:53:31+00:002016-04-24“If music be the food of love, play on, give me excess of it.” There was certainly plenty of Shakespeare-inspired music on the bill for the London Philharmonic Orchestra's celebration of The Bard.
Inspired by Shakespeare: a London gala to celebrate The Barden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-shakespeare400-gala-jurowski-london-philharmonic-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/38365-allison_bell_felipe_pagani_resized.jpg300450Allison BellFelipe Pagani2016-Apr-23, Royal Festival Hall: London Philharmonic Orchestra: SHAKESPEARE400 - Anniversary Gala concerthttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/london-philharmonic-orchestra-shakespeare400-anniversary-gala-concert/23-april-2016/19-302016-04-232016-04-23Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/39528-southbank-centre-2016-17-season-image-240-x-240.jpg3
Set during the First World War, this enjoyable Così fan tutte focuses on how tough shifting human relationships are for both sexes. In Nicolette Molnár’s production, it is clear that if all women do it, so do all men.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-19UTC15:25:35+00:002016-01-18Set during the First World War, this enjoyable Così fan tutte focuses on how tough shifting human relationships are for both sexes. In Nicolette Molnár’s production, it is clear that if all women do it, so do all men.Intriguing First World War Così fan tutte at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotlanden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cosi-royal-conservatoire-scotland-glasgow-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Smythehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/files/40601-david-smythe.jpgDavid 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/33214-cosi_fan_tutte_gwenxane_durham_rcs_ken_dundas_resized.jpg300408Khanyiso Gwenxane (Ferrando) and Grace Durham (Dorabella)Ken Dundas2016-Jan-16, Royal Conservatoire: New Athenaeum Theatre: Così fan tuttehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-conservatoire-new-athenaeum-theatre/cosi-fan-tutte/16-january-2016/19-152016-01-162016-01-23Royal Conservatoire: New Athenaeum TheatreGlasgowScotlandUnited KingdomG2 3DB100 Renfrew Street55.8655326-4.25782543
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-01-19UTC12:31:31+00:002015-01-18A perfect opera for students? Young singers and a stylish production of Le nozze di Figaro strike the balance between serious and comic.Glasgow Conservatoire gives Le nozze di Figaro a stylish twisten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-figaro-royal-conservatoire-glasgow-january-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Smythehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/994https://bachtrack.com/files/40601-david-smythe.jpgDavid 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.https://bachtrack.com/files/7872-rcs_nozze_di_figaro_kkdundas2.jpg300413Hazel McBain (Susanna) and Arshak Kuzikyan (Figaro)KK Dundas2015-Jan-17, Royal Conservatoire: New Athenaeum Theatre: Le Nozze di Figaro - RCS Opera Schoolhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-conservatoire-new-athenaeum-theatre/le-nozze-di-figaro-rcs-opera-school/17-january-2015/19-152015-01-172015-01-17Royal Conservatoire: New Athenaeum TheatreGlasgowScotlandUnited KingdomG2 3DB100 Renfrew Street55.8655326-4.25782544
Wit is the ruling spirit of British Youth Opera’s delectable production of Benjamin Britten and W.H. Auden’s operetta Paul Bunyan, directed by Will Kerley.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:50:03+00:002013-09-10Jaime Robles reviews opening night of the British Youth Opera performance of Benjamin Britten's Paul Bunyan at the Peacock Theatre, LondonBritish Youth Opera takes on a New World in Britten's Paul Bunyanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-british-youth-opera-britten-paul-bunyanBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJaime Robleshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6182https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6182https://bachtrack.com/files/180-jaime_robles.jpgJaime Robles has previously written in the San Francisco Bay Area, including for the San Francisco Classical Voice. Also a poet, she has written song lyrics and librettos for several one-act operas, including Inferno (music by Peter Josheff), staged in 2009 by San Francisco Cabaret Opera, and Vladimir in Butterfly Country (music by Anne Callaway), staged in 2012. https://bachtrack.com/files/3023-kirk_and_kemeny__clive_barda_.jpg400400Peter Kirk and Louise Kemeny Clive Barda2013-Sep-07, Sadler's Wells: Peacock Theatre: BYO Summer Season: Paul Bunyanhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-british-youth-opera-britten-paul-bunyan2013-09-072013-09-13Sadler's Wells: Peacock TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2 2HTPortugal Street
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