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Steven Isserlis “Magnificent” at the BBC Proms: Prom 40
Steven Isserlis' "magnificent" (Bachtrack) performance at the BBC Proms 2016 has been described as worthy of a gold medal, according to Steph Power of The Independent, who writes in her four-star review: "If the Proms awarded medals for cello gymnastics, soloist...
“Restless Piano Innovator” Igor Levit Impresses on BSO Debut
Russian pianist Igor Levit made his Boston Symphony Orchestra debut at Tanglewood, Lenox, on 14 August. Described last year as "the future" (The Los Angeles Times), the young virtuoso gave a "showstopping" (Mass Live) performance alongside the orchestra and conductor...
Jakub Hrůša Enchants Audiences In Glyndebourne’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Conductor Jakub Hrůša, stepping in at short notice to conduct A Midsummer Night's Dream at Glyndebourne, has been lauded by critics for his performances of Peter Hall's classic production. "The youthful Glyndebourne stalwart" (What's On Stage), not long after his...
Paul Watkins Debuts Brother Huw’s Cello Concerto at BBC Proms
Paul Watkins will give the world premiere of his brother Huw Watkins’ Cello Concerto at the BBC Proms on Friday, 12th August. Paul will perform the BBC commissioned work with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under conductor Thomas Søndergård. The brothers recently...
PSYCHO LIVE! Catch The Hitchcock Classic with Live Orchestra This Halloween
Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece, Psycho (1960), has been announced for a special film with live orchestra performance at Manchester's Albert Hall on Sunday 30 October. The suspenseful thriller will be accompanied with live orchestra, courtesy of Manchester...
Così fan tutte a Spectacle in Australia Under The Baton of “Exhilarating” Jonathan Darlington
Conductor Jonathan Darlington, currently performing Mozart's Così fan tutte at the famous Sydney Opera House, has received tremendous praise from the Australian press. The Opera Australia production premiered on July 19 and continues through to August 13, and features...
A Massive Congratulations to Nicky Spence and the #SongCycle2016 Team
On Sunday 31st July, Nicky Spence and his enlisted team of opera stars and musicians rode into London Coliseum to end their marathon eight day cycle from Glasgow to London. The 605 mile ride took off in Glasgow on July 24 with the group - whose core cyclists were...
Justina Gringyte Makes “Marguerite” Debut at The Bolshoi
Mezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte made her debut as Marguerite in The Bolshoi’s production of Berlioz’ La Damnation de Faust on 23rd and 24th July. The 2015 Opera Awards Young Singer of the Year, who made her Bolshoi debut in 2014 as Maddalena inRigoletto, will return to...