2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-14UTC12:04:24+00:002018-02-14Cal McCrystal goes long on the ham and keeps the gags flowing in a visually stunning production that will delight G&S lovers.A colourful, exuberant riot: Iolanthe at English National Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-iolanthe-english-national-opera-cal-mccrystai-yvonne-howard-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/76655-eno-iolanthe-eno-chorus-3--c--clive-barda.jpg510340ENO ChorusClive Barda/ArenaPAL2018-Feb-13, The London Coliseum: Iolanthehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-iolanthe-english-national-opera-cal-mccrystai-yvonne-howard-february-20182018-02-132018-04-07The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359https://www.eno.org/whats-on/iolanthe/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58744-eno-iolanthe17-18-2000x1000-800x600.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-16UTC09:34:27+00:002017-10-16Sparks flew as two British music giants, Vaughan Williams and Birtwistle, collided at the Barbican.Aurally spectacular Vaughan Williams and Birtwistle at the Barbicanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-vaughan-williams-birtwistle-bbc-symphony-brabbins-farnsworth-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChris Garlickhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/files/150-chris_garlick.jpgChris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.https://bachtrack.com/files/69509-martyn-brabbins-066-credit-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Martyn BrabbinsBenjamin Ealovega2017-Oct-13, Barbican Hall: A Sea Symphony and Earth Danceshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/a-sea-symphony-and-earth-dances/13-october-2017/19-302017-10-132017-10-13Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ehnj5v?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65577-liz-llewellyn.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-03UTC09:49:13+00:002017-09-02The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group present an ambitious mixture of experimental chamber music and disquieting monodrama. Proms at... Wilton’s: Conference of the Birdsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-proms-wiltons-farnsworth-birmingham-contemporary-music-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.https://bachtrack.com/files/66819-proms-at----wilton-s-music-hall-cr-mark-allan---3--resized.jpg510340Marcus Farnsworth performs Eight Songs for a Mad KingBBC | Mark Allan2017-Sep-02, Wilton's Music Hall: Proms at … Wilton's Music Hallhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-bbc-proms-wiltons-music-eight-songs-mad-king-birmingham-contemporary-music-september-20172017-09-022017-09-02Wilton's Music HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomE1 8JBGraces Alley51.5106118-0.0669643https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e2rxp6?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg3
Stuart Skelton’s visceral Peter Grimes is matched by a strong cast with thrilling playing and singing from the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Edward Gardner.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-15UTC11:02:26+00:002017-08-14Stuart Skelton’s visceral Peter Grimes is matched by a strong cast with thrilling playing and singing from the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Edward Gardner.Edward Gardner and the Bergen Phil storm the Edinburgh Festival with a powerful Peter Grimesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-peter-grimes-gardner-skelton-purves-wall-edinburgh-august-2017Bachtrack 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/65850-1-peter-grimes-13-8-17---beth-chalmers1-resized.jpg510340Curtain call of Peter GrimesBeth Chalmers2017-Aug-13, Usher Hall: Peter Grimeshttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/usher-hall/peter-grimes/13-august-2017/18-002017-08-132017-08-13Usher HallEdinburghScotlandUnited KingdomEH1 2EA55.9471572627242-3.20496082305908https://www.eif.co.uk/2017/petergrimes#.WNzePm8rKpo?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/37630-edinburgh_festival_logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-02UTC08:32:15+00:002017-05-31This Peter Grimes was a tale of two talents: the conductor and the star.Psychologically splintered: Stuart Skelton leads a stellar Peter Grimes in Bergenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-peter-grimes-skelton-williams-allen-gardner-bergen-philharmonic-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/60768-peter-grimes-stuart-skelton-bergen-foto-thor-brodreskift-1-resized.jpg510340Stuart Skelton (Peter Grimes)Thor Brødreskift2017-May-30, Grieg Hall (Grieghallen): Peter Grimes - in concerthttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/grieg-hall-grieghallen/peter-grimes-in-concert/30-may-2017/19-302017-05-302017-05-30Grieg Hall (Grieghallen)BergenHordalandNorway5015Edvard Griegs plass 160.38893554003795.3279721736908http://eng.bno.no/whats-on/2016-2017/peter-grimes/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/41632-peter-grimes.jpg5
At the Barbican last night, Gerald Finley, John Adams and the BBC Symphony Orchestra combined to deliver the heaviest operatic punch I’ve been subjected to all year.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-26UTC17:41:53+00:002017-04-26At the Barbican last night, Gerald Finley, John Adams and the BBC Symphony Orchestra combined to deliver the heaviest operatic punch I’ve been subjected to all year.Death, destroyer of worlds: John Adams conducts Doctor Atomic at the Barbicanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-adams-doctor-atomic-finley-bbcso-barbican-april-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/58680-john-adams---doctor-atomic---cr-bbc-mark-allan---1-resized.jpg510340John Adams takes a bow after conducting his opera, ‘Dr Atomic’BBC | Mark Allan2017-Apr-25, Barbican Hall: John Adams conducts Doctor Atomichttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/barbican-hall/john-adams-conducts-doctor-atomic/25-april-2017/19-002017-04-252017-04-25Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=19143https://bachtrack.com/files/44638-bbc-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg5
An excellent performance of Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s The Last Supper receiving its Scottish première, with Roderick Williams and Susan Bickley heading a luxury cast.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-16UTC13:54:50+00:002017-01-15An excellent performance of Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s The Last Supper receiving its Scottish première, with Roderick Williams and Susan Bickley heading a luxury cast.Food for thought in Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s The Last Supperen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-birtwistle-last-supper-brabbins-bbcso-glasgow-january-2017Bachtrack 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/51341-the-last-supper---roderick-williams-as-christ-2---copyright-bbc---photographer-alex-woodward-crop-resized.jpg510340Roderick Williams (Christ)BBC | Alex Woodward2017-Jan-14, City Halls: Concert Hall: Hear and Now - Birtwistle’s The Last Supperhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/city-halls-concert-hall/hear-and-now-birtwistles-the-last-supper/14-january-2017/19-302017-01-142017-01-14City Halls: Concert HallGlasgowScotlandUnited KingdomG1 1NQCandleriggs55.858550792775-4.24494981765747http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ezjzc8?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42845-sir-harrison-birtwistle-14-.jpg4
Weaknesses in the staging did little to dim the musical pleasure of hearing Sir Mark Elder conduct Weber's masterpiece with OAE forces and an impressvee cast
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-06-08UTC11:58:00+00:002016-06-08Weaknesses in the staging did little to dim the musical pleasure of hearing Sir Mark Elder conduct Weber's masterpiece with OAE forces and an impressvee castThe OAE celebrates in style with Weber’s Der Freischützen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-weber-freischutz-tomlinson-ventris-oae-london-june-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlexander Hallhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/files/202-alexander_hall.jpgAlexander Hall divides his time between London and Hamburg, having spent a lifetime writing in some form or other: fiction, academic research, educational materials and professional translations. He has been an avid concert-goer from his teenage years with fond memories of many of the giants of the past, including Klemperer, Karajan, Böhm, Bernstein and Carlos Kleiber. For him the symphony orchestra is one of the greatest artistic creations of all time.https://bachtrack.com/files/8695-mark_elder_simon_dodd.jpg275354Sir Mark ElderSimon Dodd2016-Jun-07, Royal Festival Hall: Der Freischützhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-festival-hall/der-freischutz/07-june-2016/19-002016-06-072016-06-07Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/orchestra-of-the-age-070616-89708?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/39528-southbank-centre-2016-17-season-image-240-x-240.jpg4
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-05-14UTC11:49:08+00:002016-05-14David Jones' First World War epic poem comes to musical life in Iain Bell's newly-commissioned opera.
From the Somme's trenches: Iain Bell's In Parenthesis opens at Welsh National Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bell-in-parenthesis-pountney-welsh-national-opera-cardiff-may-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSimon Reeshttps://bachtrack.com/files/39459-wno-in-parenthesis-andrew-bidlack-marcus-farnsworth-bill-cooper.jpg510340Andrew Bidlack (Private John Ball) and Marcus Farnsworth (Lieutenant Jenkins)Bill Cooper2016-May-13, Wales Millennium Centre: In Parenthesishttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/wales-millennium-centre/in-parenthesis/13-may-2016/19-152016-05-132016-06-03Wales Millennium CentreCardiffWalesUnited KingdomCF10 5ALBute Place, Cardiff
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2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-12-07UTC12:46:55+00:002015-12-06The NSO, Philharmonic Chorus under the baton of Macelaru give a riveting account of Beethoven's Missa solemnis.Beethoven's celestial marathon: a compelling Missa solemnis in Dublinen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-missa-solemnis-rte-macelaru-dublin-december-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/files/164-andrew_larkin.jpgAndrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin. https://bachtrack.com/files/31735-cristian_macelaru_credit_david_swanson_resized.jpg510340Cristian MăcelaruDavid Swanson2015-Dec-04, National Concert Hall: Beethoven's Missa Solemnishttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/beethovens-missa-solemnis/04-december-2015/20-002015-12-042015-12-04National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.258972287178044
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-01-17UTC18:17:16+00:002015-01-17Carl Nielsen’s lively, genial nature permeated the whole performance of his "Espansiva" Symphony last night at the Barbican. Genial Nielsen from the BBC SO and Sakari Oramoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nielsen-oramo-colli-bbcso-january-2015Bachtrack 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/7856-sakari_oramo_jan_olav_wedin.jpg510291Sakari OramoJan Olav Wedin2015-Jan-16, Barbican Hall: BBC Symphony Orchestra/Nielsen Cyclehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-nielsen-oramo-colli-bbcso-january-20152015-01-162015-01-16Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=External_Email&utm_source=Bachtrack_BBCSO_Nielsen_Cycle_3&ID=15927&utm_campaign=CCOCLA250414Y&utm_content=CCOCLA250414Y_bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg3
There was an inundation of the sound of John Tavener's Flood of Beauty at the Barbican on Sunday, with the Britten Sinfonia conducted by Martyn Brabbins.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-29UTC10:42:53+00:002014-09-29There was an inundation of the sound of John Tavener's Flood of Beauty at the Barbican on Sunday, with the Britten Sinfonia conducted by Martyn Brabbins.Sonic inundation: John Tavener’s Flood of Beauty at the Barbicanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-tavener-flood-beauty-brabbins-september-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Fayhttps://bachtrack.com/files/6737-martyn_brabbins_sasha_gusov.jpg275411Martyn BrabbinsSasha Gusov2014-Sep-28, Barbican Hall: Britten Sinfonia: Flood of Beautyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/britten-sinfonia-flood-of-beauty/28-september-2014/19-302014-09-282014-09-28Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=15913https://bachtrack.com/files/16815-tavener_240px.jpg2
Così fan tutte in a 1950s carnival setting. Visually spectacular, and with plenty of laughs. Not everything works, but still worth seeing, especially for Roderick Williams' spivvy Don Alfonso.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-05-17UTC09:42:28+00:002014-05-17Così fan tutte in a 1950s carnival setting. Visually spectacular, and with plenty of laughs. Not everything works, but still worth seeing, especially for Roderick Williams' spivvy Don Alfonso. "All ladies are like that": Così at the Carnivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-cosi-eno-may-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGavin Dixonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/5318-eno_cosi2_mike_hoban.jpg275412Kate Valentine (Fiordiligi) and Christine Rice (Dorabella)Mike Hoban2014-May-16, The London Coliseum: Così fan tuttehttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/the-london-coliseum/cosi-fan-tutte/16-may-2014/19-002014-05-162014-06-13The London ColiseumLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2N 4ESSt. Martin's Lane51.5097808100746-0.126857757568359http://www.eno.org/cosi?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58738-eno-logo.jpg3
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-02-13UTC13:30:21+00:002014-02-13The Hebrides Ensemble commemorate WW1 in an ingeniously crafted centenary programme at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall.Hebrides Ensemble: The Lads in Their Hundredsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-feb-2014-hebrides-ww1Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlan Coadyhttps://bachtrack.com/files/4295-hebrides_ensemble_3__1mb__credit_sussie_ahlburg.jpg300377Hebrides EnsembleSussie Ahlburg2014-Feb-11, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh: The Lads in their Hundredshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/queens-hall-edinburgh/the-lads-in-their-hundreds/11-february-2014/19-302014-02-112014-02-11Queen's Hall, EdinburghEdinburghScotlandUnited KingdomEH8 9JG55.9412272189379-3.181647062301645
Greek packs a punch. Especially in Music Theatre Wales’ simple production, here at the Royal Opera House Linbury Studio Theatre. Mark-Antony Turnage’s music brings Steven Berkoff’s play to life.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-12-18UTC16:58:34+00:002013-10-22Charlotte Valori reviews Mark Anthony Turnage’s Greek, in Music Theatre Wales’s production at the Linbury Studio, Royal Opera HouseDing, dong, the Sphinx is dead: Greek at ROH Linburyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-oct-2013-greek-linbury-studioBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngCharlotte Valorihttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/5489https://bachtrack.com/files/173-charlotte_valori.jpgCharlotte Valori read Classics at Christ Church, Oxford. As a classicist, her main interest is Greek tragedy and its reception by later cultures, which has led to a continuing passion for theatre and opera. Charlotte reviews for several online magazines, and won the Bachtrack Opera Award 2015 for Best Written English Review. Follow her on Twitter @operissima.https://bachtrack.com/files/3236-greek_1.jpg400400Marcus Farnsworth as EddyClive Barda2013-Oct-21, Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio Theatre: Greekhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-oct-2013-greek-linbury-studio2013-10-212013-10-21Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street
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It was hard to choose from the fascinating menu for The Composer’s Echo (the title for this Leeds Lieder Festival), which is described as “a feast of song from the great Western European tradition which fuses poetry and music” by the festival’s director, Jane Anthony.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:52:26+00:002013-10-14Richard Wilcocks reviews the opening concert of the Leeds Lieder Festival at Leeds College of MusicEine Nacht in Venedig: A fine start for the Leeds Lieder Festivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-oct-2013-leeds-lieder-veniceBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRichard Wilcockshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1972https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1972https://bachtrack.com/files/152-richardwilcocks.jpgRichard Wilcocks has worked as a journalist, as a teacher and for the British Council. He sings bass with Leeds Festival Chorus.https://bachtrack.com/files/3191-graham_johnson.jpg400400Graham Johnson Clive Barda2013-Oct-11, Leeds College of Music: The Venue: Eine Nacht in Venedig - A Serenade to Serenissmahttps://bachtrack.com/listing-oct-2013-leeds-lieder-venice2013-10-112013-10-11Leeds College of Music: The VenueLeedsYorkshire and the HumberUnited KingdomLS2 7PD53.750939-1.450153http://www.leedslieder.org.uk/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&idno=11654
Celebrating Britten’s centenary, tonight’s performance of his five canticles seemed particularly fitting. Written throughout his composing career, they are a testament to the composer’s affinity for poetry and skill at writing with particular performers in mind, and they provide an intimate commentary on Britten’s large-scale works.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:35:42+00:002012-12-07Emily Owen reviews Mark Padmore, Iestyn Davies and Marcus Farnworth celebrating Britten's birthday centenary at the Wigmore Hall with the five CanticlesBritten's Five Canticles at the Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-wigmore-hall-britten-five-canticles-padmore-daviesBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEmily Owenhttps://bachtrack.com/files/2013-mark_padmore.jpg400400Mark Padmore Marco Borggreve2012-Nov-30, Wigmore Hall: Iestyn Davies and Mark Padmorehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-wigmore-hall-britten-five-canticles-padmore-davies2012-11-302012-11-30Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.1483583450317384
The Jam House is a jazz and blues club occupying the BBC’s former Queen Street Studios in Edinburgh. Now owned by Jools Holland and designer Neil Tabbitt, its spacious Georgian interior is occasionally given over to theatrical and musical events.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:34:36+00:002012-11-16Alan Coady reviews the Hebrides Ensemble in Peter Maxwell Davies' Eight Songs for a Mad King at Edinburgh's Jam House.Hebrides Ensemble: Eight Songs for a Mad Kingen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-edinburgh-jam-house-hebrides-ensemble-eight-songs-mad-kingBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlan Coadyhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1929-8songsmadking_drewfarrell2.jpg400400Marcus Farnsworth in Eight Songs for a Mad King Drew Farrell2012-Nov-15, The Jam House: Eight Songs for a Mad Kinghttps://bachtrack.com/listing-edinburgh-jam-house-hebrides-ensemble-eight-songs-mad-king2012-11-152012-11-15The Jam HouseEdinburghScotlandUnited KingdomEH2 1JE5 Queen Street55.9552072-3.19583855
When choosing a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta to be performed at the Proms in a year firmly branded as "London 2012", The Yeomen of the Guard had obvious appeal, being set in one of the capital's most famous landmarks, and giving the opportunity, even in semi-staged form, to deck the hall with Beefeater uniforms.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:30:10+00:002012-08-20David Karlin reviews Gilbert and Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard at the BBC Proms, conducted by Jane GloverProm 49: Gilbert and Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guarden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bbc-prom-49-2012-the-yeomen-of-the-guardBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/1610-yotg_christodoulou_3.jpg400356 Chris Christodoulou2012-Aug-19, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 49https://bachtrack.com/listing-bbc-prom-49-2012-the-yeomen-of-the-guard2012-08-192012-08-19Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/11116-proms2012_master_72dpi_120mm.jpg2
After weeks of foul weather, this was more like it. Proper sunshine for a summer festival. Around Hereford Cathedral, watched over by a statue of Elgar draped in a fresh laurel wreath, Three Choirs Festival-goers enjoyed the warmth before venturing inside for equally sunny music. Even the yellow flowers framing the stage carried through the theme, setting off the golden centre-stage harp.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:29:01+00:002012-07-25Katherine Dixson reviews a 2012 Three Choirs Festival concert featuring the Festival Youth Choir and the Orchestra of the Swan.A window on the Three Choirs Festival: Debussy, Tabakova and Fauréen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-three-choirs-festival-2012-orchestra-swan-faure-tabakovaBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKatherine Dixsonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1521-dh_photo3.jpg400400David Hill John Wood 20102012-Jul-23, Hereford Cathedral: Three Choirs Festival Youth Choirhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hereford-cathedral/three-choirs-festival-youth-choir/23-july-2012/14-302012-07-232012-07-23Hereford CathedralHerefordWest MidlandsUnited Kingdom52.0531880550129-2.71526670469029http://www.3choirs.org/2012-hereford/programme/monday-23-july/three-choirs-festival-youth-choir.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/10937-lydgate_canterburypilgrims.jpg4
A year after the first performance of his St John Passion, Bach made several significant alterations that divert the emphasis of the work away from Christ’s final triumph over death, focusing instead on human sinfulness.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:24:00+00:002012-04-03Jane Shuttleworth reviews Newcastle Bach Choir performing a slightly unfamiliar version of Bach's St John Passion.Newcastle Bach Choir offer a St. John Passion for Lenten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-st-john-passion-1725-newcastle-bach-choirBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1088-bach09_001.jpg400400Newcastle Bach Choir2012-Mar-03, Sage One: Newcastle Bach Choir: Spring Concerthttps://bachtrack.com/listing-st-john-passion-1725-newcastle-bach-choir2012-03-032012-03-03Sage Gateshead: Sage OneGatesheadNorth-EastUnited KingdomNE8 2JRSt Mary's Square,Gateshead Quays54.967760876632-1.60194396972656253
Combining Steven Berkoff’s brutally in-yer-face libretto with the gutsy music of Mark-Anthony Turnage was bound to be an explosive mix. The result was Greek, Turnage’s first opera (or, more accurately, Singspiel), first performed in 1988 and now given an inspiring new airing from Music Theatre Wales. Berkoff’s text was adapted from his own play, based on the Oedipus myth.
2011Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:20:30+00:002011-09-29Andrew Benson-Wilson reviews Marc-Anthony Turnage's opera "Greek", based on the Steven Berkoff play and touring with Music Theatre WalesA must-see revival of Turnage's Greeken_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-turnage-greek-music-theatre-walesBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Benson-Wilsonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/750-110630_0110_greek__1.jpg400400 Clive Barda2011-Sep-21, Anvil, Basingstoke: Greekhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-turnage-greek-music-theatre-wales2011-09-212011-09-21Anvil, BasingstokeBasingstokeSouth-EastUnited KingdomRG21 7QR51.2681850119966-1.09079003334045http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/11/sep/greek?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/9868-greek.jpg5
When is an opera not an opera? Some would answer this question with “when it’s a musical”, but such a response says more about our own preconceptions of what opera and musical theatre represent than it does about the works themselves.
Porté ici par un Gabrieli Consort en bonne forme, quoiqu’un peu contenu par la direction de Paul McCreesh, et des solistes tout à fait convaincants, King Arthur rappelle ici ses grandes qualités musicales
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-16UTC08:29:21+00:002018-04-13Porté ici par un Gabrieli Consort en bonne forme, quoiqu’un peu contenu par la direction de Paul McCreesh, et des solistes tout à fait convaincants, King Arthur rappelle ici ses grandes qualités musicalesKing Arthur : rois et divertissements à Versaillesfr_FRtruehttps://bachtrack.com/critque-king-arthur-mccreesh-dennis-lawson-budd-way-gabrieli-consort-opera-royal-versailles-avril-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSuzanne Lay-Canessahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19283https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19283https://bachtrack.com/files/68771-photo-le-04-10-2017-a-16-21.jpgDoctorante en littérature comparée, passionnée de langues, de civilisations allemande et britannique, Suzanne étudie également la musique au conservatoire depuis son plus jeune âge, où elle pratique le piano, l’orgue, l’écriture et le chant choral, et développe un goût prononcé pour l’œuvre de Bach, à qui elle dédie aujourd’hui sa thèse.https://bachtrack.com/files/81079-mccreesh-paul-c-andy-staples-photography.jpg510340Paul McCreeshAndy Staples2018-Apr-11, Château de Versailles: Royal Opera House: Purcell : King Arthurhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/chateau-de-versailles-royal-opera-house/purcell-king-arthur/11-april-2018/20-002018-04-112018-04-11Château de Versailles: Royal Opera HouseParisÎle-de-FranceFrance78000Place d’Armes,Entrance at the Gate of Honour48.80486682.123353199999997http://www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/spectacles/2018/purcell-king-arthur?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com3
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-11UTC15:50:32+00:002018-04-10Beinahe war dieser King Arthur so rund und erhaben schön, dass die fünf Akte auch zu fünf Sternen geführt hätten.Britannia 3 in 1: Orpheus, Genius, King Arthur oder Gabrielis elegante Feier Henry Pucellsde_DEtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-purcell-king-arthur-gabrieli-consort-players-mccreesh-muziekgebouw-frits-philips-eindhoven-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJens Klierhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17890https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17890https://bachtrack.com/files/294-20141224_171500.jpgJens Klier studierte Rechtswissenschaften in Bayreuth und setzt das Studium zur Zeit an der Universität Bonn fort. Seit seiner frühesten Kindheit spielte er Violine (Repertoire vom 17.bis zum 20. Jahrhundert) und wurde mit Gesang sowie dem Leben im Orchesterbetrieb groß. Dabei entwickelte sich ein besonderes Interesse an der historischen Aufführungspraxis.https://bachtrack.com/files/80820-gabrieli-consort-and-players-c-andy-staples-photography-andy-staples-photography---copy.jpg510340Gabrieli Consort & PlayersAndy Staples Photography2018-Apr-08, Muziekgebouw Frits Philips: King Arthur (in concert)https://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/muziekgebouw-frits-philips/king-arthur-in-concert/08-april-2018/14-152018-04-082018-04-08Muziekgebouw Frits PhilipsEindhovenNorth BrabantNetherlands5611 EE 51.4386245.4800084