Despite being a little rough and ready at times, the Rodolfus Choir and superb Philharmonia captured a moving sense of stillness in these two popular works
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-06UTC14:36:03+00:002017-06-06Despite being a little rough and ready at times, the Rodolfus Choir and superb Philharmonia captured a moving sense of stillness in these two popular worksAn emotional dedication: Duruflé & Fauré Requiems at the Royal Festival Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rhorer-watts-bour-philharmonia-orchestra-royal-festival-hall-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOlivia Bellhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22437https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22437https://bachtrack.com/files/44125-olivia-bell.jpgOlivia has recently graduated as Senior choral Scholar from Queens'
College, Cambridge, where she read English and became Culture Editor at
the Tab. A freelance soprano, she currently works as a content editor at
the Telegraph.https://bachtrack.com/files/61152-prom-9-jeremie-rhorer-conducts-le-cercle-de-l-harmonie-bbc-chris-christodoulou-3.jpg510340Jérémie RhorerChris Christodoulou2017-Jun-04, Royal Festival Hall: Requiems: Duruflé & Fauréhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/requiems-durufle-faure/04-june-2017/19-302017-06-042017-06-04Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/44956-jeremie-rhorer-.jpg3
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-11-07UTC10:16:40+00:002016-11-05Verdi’s masterpiece dazzled a packed Festival Hall on Thursday night. Exquisite Lise Davidsen the highlight of the Philharmonia's Verdi Requiemen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-verdi-requeim-gardner-davidsen-philharmonia-november-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLouise Flindhttps://bachtrack.com/files/48559-lise-davidsen-2---credit-charlotte-gundersen-resized.jpg300450Lise DavidsenCharlotte Gundersen2016-Nov-03, Royal Festival Hall: Verdi Requiemhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/verdi-requiem/03-november-2016/19-302016-11-032016-11-03Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/45379-03-nov-2016-ed-gardner--c--ben-ealovega.jpg4
The Philharmonia Orchestra celebrated its 70th birthday with a gala comprising Schumann’s Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s Choral Symphony, conducted by the orchestra's Honorary Conductor for Life, Christoph von Dohnányi
2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-09-29UTC09:30:17+00:002015-09-28The Philharmonia Orchestra celebrated its 70th birthday with a gala comprising Schumann’s Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s Choral Symphony, conducted by the orchestra's Honorary Conductor for Life, Christoph von DohnányiDohnányi leads the Philharmonia's 70th birthday gala with Schumann and Beethovenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-dohnanyi-helmchen-philharmonia-70-birthday-gala-september-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKathryn Warehamhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19275https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19275https://bachtrack.com/files/25824-kathryn_wareham.jpgHaving decided her life mission was to become a drummer (aged five), Kathryn now sings opera and presents classical music radio programmes across the South of England. Kathryn studied Music at both Royal Holloway, University of London and Paris IV – La Sorbonne, Paris and upon graduation coached students in Québec for regional talent competitions. Recently returned from travelling around North America, Kathryn is devouring the music scene in London where she currently resides.https://bachtrack.com/files/28732-christoph_von_dohnanyi_bertold_fabricius.jpg510340Christoph von DohnányiBertold Fabricius2015-Sep-27, Royal Festival Hall: Philharmonia Orchestra: 70th Birthday Gala Concerthttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/philharmonia-orchestra-70th-birthday-gala-concert/27-september-2015/19-302015-09-272015-09-27Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/27647-27_sep_2015_cvd__c__bertold_fabricius.jpg4
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Philharmonia in a fine account of Mahler's mighty “Symphony of a Thousand”, culminating in a dramatic realisation of Faust's redemption.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-07-01UTC12:00:33+00:002014-06-30Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Philharmonia in a fine account of Mahler's mighty “Symphony of a Thousand”, culminating in a dramatic realisation of Faust's redemption.Salonen conducts a compelling “Symphony of a Thousand”en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-salonen-philharmonia-mahler-thousand-june-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRohan Shottonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/242https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/242https://bachtrack.com/files/124-rohan.jpgRohan has reviewed concerts and opera across the UK and Europe, but chiefly in Manchester, where he enjoys conducting and playing percussion and piano. He works as a hospital doctor, having studied in St Andrews and Manchester, and tweets as @RohanShotton.https://bachtrack.com/files/5838-esa_pekka_salonen_katjatahja_1.jpg275413Esa-Pekka SalonenKatja Tähjä2014-Jun-29, Royal Festival Hall: Salonen conducts Mahler 8https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/salonen-conducts-mahler-8/29-june-2014/19-302014-06-292014-06-29Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/39528-southbank-centre-2016-17-season-image-240-x-240.jpg4
For sheer dramatic potential, let alone the beauty of its music, Daniel Purcell’s The Judgement of Paris is a rare find. In this celebratory performance at St John’s Smith Square, this long-lost opera sparkles at us across the silent centuries.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-03-10UTC10:23:53+00:002014-03-07For sheer dramatic potential, let alone the beauty of its music, Daniel Purcell’s The Judgement of Paris is a rare find. In this celebratory performance at St John’s Smith Square, this long-lost opera sparkles at us across the silent centuries. The Also-Ran Who Outran Fate: Daniel Purcell's Judgement of Parisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-judgement-paris-purcell-march-2014Bachtrack 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/4523-riches_gall_1.download.jpg1024624Ashley RichesDebbie Scanlon & Ben Cole2014-Mar-05, St John's Smith Square: The Judgement of Paris by Daniel Purcellhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/st-johns-smith-square/the-judgement-of-paris-by-daniel-purcell/05-march-2014/19-302014-03-052014-03-05St John's Smith SquareLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1P 3HASmith Square, London51.4956918-0.12703690000001https://bachtrack.com/files/12857-main_image_spring_2014.jpg4
