Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO), artistic director Marios Papadopoulos, has done occasional concert performances of opera, but this September they begin a significant new operatic project. In what might be seen as a brave move in […]
So, afe the French part of Sandine Piau nd David Kadouch’s Wigmore recital on Monday (review posted yesterday), here’s an extension of that French arm: Iris Scialom and Antonin Bonnet making their recoding debut as […]
This year’s Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival takes Miracles & Mysteries as its theme. For one captivating weekend, 22 to 24 May 2026, Beverley’s visitors and residents will be able to enjoy concerts, […]
Wigmore Hall 125:Schubert, Clara Schumann, Wolf, Poulenc, Lili Boulanger, Ravel, Jeanne Bernard Sandrine Piau (soprano); David Kadouch (piano). Wigmore Ha, 1pm, 09.02.2026 Schubert Schwanengesang, D 957: Liebesbotschaft; Ständchen; Am Meer. Clara Schumann Ich hab’ in […]
Frederick Waxman and Figure Frederick Waxman and his ensemble Figure are back at Smith Square Hall on 9 April 2026 with another of their Side by Side events presenting Baroque and contemporary music for strings. […]
George Petrou’s producttion of Handel’s Deidamia at Wexford Festival Opera in 2025 with Nicolò Balducci (Photo: Pádraig Grant) The International Handel Festival Göttingen returns for 2026 with 96 events across 12 days, from 14 to […]
Julien Van Mellaerts at Opera in Song in 2022 Opera in Song, baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Dylan Perez’ song recital series at Opera Holland Park, returns for 2026 with three recitals and a […]
This is Classical Explorer‘s seventh post on Wranitzky,by my count, from ballet (Das listinge Bauernmädchen), to music for plays, to various symphony releases. We start with one of the late symphonic, Op. 50 in G-Major: […]
Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini – Final scene – La Monnaie/De Munt (Photo: Simon Van Rompay) Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini; John Osborn, Ruth Iniesta, Florence Losseau, Tijl Faveyts, Jean-Sebastian Bou, Ante Jerkunica, director: Thaddeus Strassberger, conductor Alain Altinoglu; La […]
This CD was a challenge to get my hands on. It is currently available only as a download (or streaming), and though the CD has been listed on Presto for a few weeks, it has […]
