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Edward Gardner conducts an emotional L'Enfance du Christ in Utrecht
The Netherlands National Radio Choir and National Children's Choir amplify the emotional intensity of Berlioz's L’ Enfance du Christ at TivoliVredenburg.
Toxic masculinity in Orchestra of the 18th century's Don Giovanni
The Orchestra of the 18th Century proves the main asset of a rewarding Don Giovanni at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.
Bach's Mass in B minor as chamber music
Tim Mead impresses; William Christie and Les Arts Florissants lack the heft to fill the Royal Albert Hall.
Dutch National Opera toasts its 50th birthday
To celebrate its 50th birthday Dutch National Opera put on a festive tribute to the people that have made it the innovative and much-admired house it is today.
The Orchestra of the 18th century charms in Nozze di Figaro at the Concertgebouw
At the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Orchestra of the 18th Century conducted by Kenneth Montgomery gave a lively and expressive performance of Mozart’s Nozze, that emphasized the witty charm of the piece. Soloist included Henk Neven’s aristocratic Count and Ilse Eerens’ delightful Susanna.
Terry Gilliam’s spectacular Benvenuto Cellini arrives in Amsterdam
The task sounded Herculean: turning Benvenuto Cellini, that reputedly difficult, flawed work by Berlioz, into an utterly entertaining show that renders justice to its youthfully energetic music. This is what Terry Gilliam manages to pull off... and it is nothing short of miraculous.