2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-30UTC11:31:17+00:002018-03-30Mark-Anthony Turnage's take on Neil Gaiman's classic young adult novella is well sung and well staged, without quite reaching peak intensity.Entertaining but not entrancing: Royal Opera ventures into fantasy with Turnage's Coralineen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-turnage-coraline-royal-opera-barbican-theatre-march-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/80068-img-4577r-sedgwick--nicoll-and-keith-as-ghost-child-3--2-and-1--bevan-as-coraline--whately-as-other-mother--c--roh--photo-by-stephen-cummiskey.jpg510340Mary Bevan (Coraline), Kitty Whatey (Other Mother) and Ghost ChildrenROH | Stephen Cummiskey2018-Mar-29, Barbican Theatre: Coralinehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-turnage-coraline-royal-opera-barbican-theatre-march-20182018-03-292018-04-07Barbican TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8BQSilk Street51.520213090495-0.0928795337677http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/coraline-by-aletta-collins?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/57341-royal-opera-house-logo.jpg3
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
Problems of orchestral balance cloud Olivia Fuchs's straightforward, compelling staging of Janáček’s tirade against the rigidity and hypocrisy of small town society.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-16UTC21:59:35+00:002017-07-16Problems of orchestral balance cloud Olivia Fuchs's straightforward, compelling staging of Janáček’s tirade against the rigidity and hypocrisy of small town society.Kát’a Kabanová compellingly staged at Opera Holland Parken_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-katya-kabanova-opera-holland-park-july-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/63920-Nicky Spence, Anne Mason, Clare Presland, Julia Sporsén, Laura Woods.jpg510340Nicky Spence, Anne Mason, Clare Presland, Julia Sporsén, Laura WoodsRobert Workman2017-Jul-15, Holland Park Theatre: Kát’a Kabanováhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-katya-kabanova-opera-holland-park-july-20172017-07-152017-07-28Holland Park TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW8 6LUHolland Park51.5034267980625-0.20423412322998http://www.operahollandpark.com/kata-kabanova-2017/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/54489-katya-final-vignette-720x1024.jpg3
Karen Cargill returns to Scottish Opera as Judith in Bluebeard’s Castle in a double bill with The 8th Door, a new opera from Lliam Paterson and Vanishing Point’s Matthew Lenton.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-04-03UTC11:32:17+00:002017-04-03Karen Cargill returns to Scottish Opera as Judith in Bluebeard’s Castle in a double bill with The 8th Door, a new opera from Lliam Paterson and Vanishing Point’s Matthew Lenton.What’s behind Bluebeard’s 8th door? Chilling double bill from Scottish Operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bluebeards-castle-eighth-door-scottish-opera-glasgow-april-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/57158-karen-cargill-as-judith-in-bluebeard-s-castle--scottish-opera-and-vanishing-point-2017--credit-mihaela-bodlovic-resized-.jpg510340Karen Cargill (Judith)Mihaela Bodlovic2017-Mar-28, Theatre Royal: Bluebeard's Castle/ The 8th Doorhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theatre-royal-43/bluebeards-castle-the-8th-door/28-march-2017/19-152017-03-282017-04-01Theatre RoyalGlasgowScotlandUnited KingdomG2 3QA55.866092-4.256785https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/shows/bluebeard-s-castle-the-8th-door/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65406-scottish-opera-logo.jpg3
The Palestine Youth Orchestra on their first UK tour perform a lively mix of Western and Arabic music with passion and a strong humanitarian message in the programming.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-07-27UTC16:18:55+00:002016-07-27The Palestine Youth Orchestra on their first UK tour perform a lively mix of Western and Arabic music with passion and a strong humanitarian message in the programming.Passion and Humanity: the Palestine Youth Orchestra on their first UK touren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-palestine-youth-orchestra-sian-edwards-nai-barghouti-july-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/43147-myimage.jpg299350Sian EdwardsKatie Vandyck2016-Jul-25, Perth Concert Hall (Horsecross): Palestine Youth Orchestrahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/perth-concert-hall-horsecross/palestine-youth-orchestra/25-july-2016/19-302016-07-252016-07-25Perth Concert Hall (Horsecross)PerthScotlandUnited KingdomPH1 5HZ56.3978020371304-3.429493904113774
In-Nocentes is wonderful. Michael Keegan-Dolan and his team have drawn from the gifts and commitment of these young dancers to create original, rich and extraordinary dance.
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-01-03UTC17:04:44+00:002016-04-08In-Nocentes is wonderful. Michael Keegan-Dolan and his team have drawn from the gifts and commitment of these young dancers to create original, rich and extraordinary dance.Original, Rich and Extraordinary: NYDC at Sadlers Wellsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-in-nocentes-national-youth-dance-company-sadler-s-wells-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChristopher Curtishttps://bachtrack.com/files/37642-nydc_in_nocentes__credit_jane_hobson___7_.jpg510375Jane Hobson2016-Apr-07, Sadler's Wells Theatre: In - Nocentes - National Youth Dance Company | Michael Keegan-Dolanhttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/sadlers-wells-theatre/in-nocentes-national-youth-dance-company-michael-keegan-dolan/07-april-2016/19-302016-04-072016-04-07Sadler's Wells TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC1R 4TNRosebery Avenue51.529216-0.10632799999996223https://secure.sadlerswells.com/production/43349?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42232-sadler-swells-logo-resized.jpg5
There’s something decidedly odd about pitching up at Glyndebourne sans picnic hamper, wrapped up in heavy layers, the aroma of mulled wine wafting through the foyer...
2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-03-01UTC09:00:13+00:002016-02-29There’s something decidedly odd about pitching up at Glyndebourne sans picnic hamper, wrapped up in heavy layers, the aroma of mulled wine wafting through the foyer... The value of Nothing: a dark operatic thriller at Glyndebourneen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nothing-bruce-glyndebourne-youth-opera-february-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/35413-nothing_marta_fontanals_simmons_ursula_robert_workman_resized.jpg510340Marta Fontanals-Simmons (Ursula)Robert Workman2016-Feb-25, Glyndebourne Opera House: Nothinghttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/glyndebourne-opera-house/nothing/25-february-2016/19-002016-02-252016-02-27Glyndebourne Opera HouseGlyndebourneSouth-EastUnited KingdomBN8 5UU50.877850.062043https://bachtrack.com/files/48878-glyndebourne-logo.jpg5
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-09-01UTC09:52:35+00:002014-09-01Sian Edwards leads a powerful exploration of Max’s chamber works at Cadogan Hall, with extraordinary solo turns from Tim Gill and Rebecca Bottone.PSM 3: Triumphant celebration of Peter Maxwell Davies' 80th birthday by London Sinfoniettaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-proms-chamber-maxwell-davies-london-sinfonietta-august-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPenny Homerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/14968https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/14968https://bachtrack.com/files/40597-penny-picture.jpgPenny Homer graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2003, where she was also a choral scholar at St Barnabas Cathedral. She is keenly interested in arts and education, and her work across both includes stints at Akademi South Asian Dance UK and Benslow Music Trust.
Additionally she worked for Edition Peters in their sales department before joining the
Association of British Choral Directors as their Training Manager.
Penny currently sings at Eton Lower Chapel, St Andrews Fulham Fields, Wimbledon Choral
Society, Londinium and Vocal Constructivists, and continues her vocal studies with Ian
Kennedy.https://bachtrack.com/files/6428-peter_maxwell_davies_pcm_martin_lengemann.jpg275342Sir Peter Maxwell DaviesMartin Lengemann2014-Aug-30, Cadogan Hall: Proms Saturday Matinee 3: A Portrait of Sir Peter Maxwell Davieshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/proms-saturday-matinee-3-a-portrait-of-sir-peter-maxwell-davies/30-august-2014/15-002014-08-302014-08-30Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2014/august-30/15072?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg4
Through His Teeth is a gripping psychological drama. Bedford was commissioned by the Royal Opera House to write a piece on the subject of Faust, to run alongside the star-studded performances of Gounod’s opera on the main stage. Heartily recommended to anybody in need of an evening of modern drama and violence.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-04-07UTC10:35:16+00:002014-04-06Through His Teeth is a gripping psychological drama. Bedford was commissioned by the Royal Opera House to write a piece on the subject of Faust, to run alongside the star-studded performances of Gounod’s opera on the main stage. Heartily recommended to anybody in need of an evening of modern drama and violence.Through His Teeth: A Faustian dealen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-through-his-teeth-linbury-apr-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLevi Whitehttps://bachtrack.com/files/4856-through_his_teeth__stephen_cummiskey2.jpg520346Through his teethStephen Cummiskey2014-Apr-03, Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio Theatre: Through His Teethhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/royal-opera-house-linbury-studio-theatre/through-his-teeth/03-april-2014/19-302014-04-032014-04-03Royal Opera House: Linbury Studio TheatreLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomWC2E 9DDBow Street
,Covent Garden51.513371-0.122399999999974
In a brief mid-concert interview for BBC Radio 3, conductor Sian Edwards was asked why Britten and his contemporaries wrote so much music for small string orchestra, and her answer illuminated the choice of programming for this Proms Saturday Matinee performance.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:48:08+00:002013-08-05Jane Shuttleworth reviews Proms Saturday Matinee 2: Britten Sinfonia and Sarah Connolly at Cadogan Hall.Proms Saturday Matinee 2: Sarah Connolly and Britten Sinfonia's magnificent, terrifying passionen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bbc-proms-saturday-matinee-2-2013-britten-sinfonia-sarah-connollyBachtrack 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/2885-sarah_connolly_peter_warren.jpg400400Sarah Connolly Peter Warren2013-Aug-03, Cadogan Hall: Proms Saturday Matinée 2https://bachtrack.com/listing-bbc-proms-saturday-matinee-2-2013-britten-sinfonia-sarah-connolly2013-08-032013-08-03Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg5
This Wednesday, London Sinfonietta presented Luke Bedford: In Portrait – a concert with a format that seemed almost too good to be true. In a short programme combining Luke Bedford’s Wonderful No-Headed Nightingale (2011–12), Renewal (2012–13) and Gérard Grisey’s Périodes (1974), conductor Sian Edwards and the London Sinfonietta beckoned us into a world of shifting soundscapes.
2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:44:58+00:002013-05-28Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade reviews Luke Bedford: In Portrait with the London Sinfonietta at Southbank Centre.Luke Bedford in portrait with the London Sinfonietta at the Purcell Roomen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-london-sinfonietta-luke-bedford-portrait-griseyBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNinfea Cruttwell-Readehttps://bachtrack.com/files/2669-lukebedfordbenealovega1a.jpg400400Luke Bedford Ben Ealovega2013-May-22, Purcell Room: In Portrait: Luke Bedfordhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-london-sinfonietta-luke-bedford-portrait-grisey2013-05-222013-05-22Southbank Centre: Purcell RoomLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.506819276260615-0.116246938705444343
Paradox is unsurprising in the works of a composer who said: "The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self of the chains that shackle the spirit." The often distancing neoclassical idiom seemed unable to deny Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress (1951) emotionally engaging and affecting music.
2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:25:02+00:002012-04-02Alan Coady reviews Scottish Opera's production of Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre.Scottish Opera: The Rake's Progressen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-scottish-opera-rakes-progress-mcvicarBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlan Coadyhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1185-edgaras_montvidas_as_tom_rakewell_in_scottish_operas_the_rakes_progress._credit_mark_hamilton..jpg400400Edgaras Montvidas as Tom Rakewell Mark Hamilton2012-Mar-27, Edinburgh Festival Theatre: The Rake's Progresshttps://bachtrack.com/listing-scottish-opera-rakes-progress-mcvicar2012-03-272012-03-31Edinburgh Festival TheatreEdinburghScotlandUnited KingdomEH8 9FT55.9466616251479-3.185369968414314
Schlank ist schön: Gekürzt und auf Violettas Kampf um Leben und Liebesglück fokussiert, begeistert Peter Konwitschnys Grazer Traviata-Inszenierung die Wiener. Marlis Petersen in der Titelpartie ist ein Ereignis.
2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-07-14UTC10:01:20+00:002014-07-14Schlank ist schön: Gekürzt und auf Violettas Kampf um Leben und Liebesglück fokussiert, begeistert Peter Konwitschnys Grazer Traviata-Inszenierung die Wiener. Marlis Petersen in der Titelpartie ist ein Ereignis.La traviata im Theater an der Wien - ein Triumph für Marlis Petersen und Peter Konwitschnyde_DEtruehttps://bachtrack.com/kritik-traviata-ORF-radio-symphonieorchester-wien-sian-edwards-juli-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSnapdragonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4885https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4885Snapdragon is an experienced concert- and opera-goer in Vienna and other music metropoles. Musical emphases include opera (especially Baroque opera) and piano music. As an Austrian native, Snapdragon can’t resist an operetta every now and then.https://bachtrack.com/files/5951-traviata___alfredo.jpg500333Marlis Petersen (Violetta Valéry), Arturo Chacón Cruz (Alfredo Germont), Arnold Schoenberg ChorWerner Kmetitsch2014-Jul-01, Theater an der Wien: La traviatahttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/theater-an-der-wien/la-traviata/01-july-2014/19-302014-07-012014-07-11Theater an der WienViennaViennaAustria1060Linke Wienzeile 648.199403216.3642544http://www.theater-wien.at/index.php/de/spielplan/production/124858?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/75486-orf-radio-symphonie-orchestra-logo.png4