Opera and Classical Reviews
Konstantin Krimmel

Konstantin Krimmel / Malcolm Martineau @ Wigmore Hall, London

by Melanie Eskenazi

A last minute replacement at the Wigmore Hall delivers. Melanie Eskenazi is impressed


Christian Gerhaher / Gerold Huber @ Wigmore Hall, London

by Keith McDonnell
Live, audience attended concerts are back at the Wigmore Hall. Keith McDonnell can barely contain his joy
Christian Gerhaher / Gerold Huber @ Wigmore Hall, London

Proms 2020 Live: The Last Night of the Proms @ Royal Albert Hall, London

by Sam Smith
The 2020 BBC Proms is over. It was a Prom season like no other. Sam Smith saw it out
Proms 2020 Live: The Last Night of the Proms @ Royal Albert Hall, London

Proms 2020 Live: Aurora Orchestra / Collon @ Royal Albert Hall, London

by Barry Creasy
Barry Creasy continues our coverage of the live BBC Proms
Proms 2020 Live: Aurora Orchestra / Collon @ Royal Albert Hall, London

7 Deaths of Maria Callas @ Bavarian State Opera, Munich

by Keith McDonnell
Bavarian State Opera continues its live attended opera performances. Keith McDonnell was there
7 Deaths of Maria Callas @ Bavarian State Opera, Munich

Die Zauberflöte @ Bavarian State Opera, Munich

by Keith McDonnell
Bavarian State Opera makes a triumphant return to audience attended live performance. Keith McDonnell was moved to tears
Die Zauberflöte @ Bavarian State Opera, Munich

Proms 2020 Live: LSO / Uchida / Rattle @ Royal Albert Hall, London

by Barry Creasy
A programme of contrasts in the latest Live BBC Prom. Barry Creasy explains
Proms 2020 Live: LSO / Uchida / Rattle @ Royal Albert Hall, London

Proms 2020 Live: The Symphonic Organ @ Royal Albert Hall, London

by Barry Creasy
The BBC Proms are finally underway. Barry Creasy was there (virtually)
Proms 2020 Live: The Symphonic Organ @ Royal Albert Hall, London

Pavel Kolesnikov / Samson Tsoy @ Bold Tendencies, London

by Steven Johnson
Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy perform Messiaen’s Visions De L’Amen in a former car park in Peckham, with energising, moving results
Pavel Kolesnikov / Samson Tsoy @ Bold Tendencies, London

First Night of the BBC Proms 2020

by Barry Creasy
The BBC Proms are back. Barry Creasy tells us they’re anything but ordinary this year
First Night of the BBC Proms 2020

Iestyn Davies / Elizabeth Kenny @ St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
Virtual performance continues to lift our spritis. Melanie Eskenazi is grateful
Iestyn Davies / Elizabeth Kenny @ St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York (online)

Various singers / Keval Shah: Italienisches Liederbuch @ YouTube

by Melanie Eskenazi
There is still great music to be found online. Melanie Eskenazi enjoys some Wolf
Various singers / Keval Shah: Italienisches Liederbuch @ YouTube

Mark Padmore / Mitsuko Uchida @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
Winterreise is the last of Wigmore Hall’s live lunchtime recitals. Melanie Eskenazi will miss these performances
Mark Padmore / Mitsuko Uchida @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

Iestyn Davies / Elizabeth Kenny @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
This is the last week of Wigmore Hall’s live concerts via the internet. Melanie Eskenazi continues to be delighted
Iestyn Davies / Elizabeth Kenny @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

Clayton / Baillieu @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
From the comfort of her living room, Melanie Eskenazi is once again visiting the Wigmore Hall
Clayton / Baillieu @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

Tynan / Burnside @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

by Barry Creasy
Wigmore Hall’s live streamed recitals continue. Barry Creasy tuned in
Tynan / Burnside @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

Williams / Middleton @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
Our coverage of the Wigmore Hall and BBC Radio 3’s live lunchtime concert series continues. Melanie Eskenazi was there (virtually)
Williams / Middleton @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

Book Review: Beethoven – A Life in Nine Pieces by Laura Tunbridge

by Benjamin Poore
Benjamin Poore finds plenty of shared love for an iconic composer
Book Review: Beethoven – A Life in Nine Pieces by Laura Tunbridge

Crowe / Tillbrook @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
Owing to Covid-19, the Wigmore Hall is closed, but not silent as a series of live lunchtime concerts is launched in collaboration with BBC Radio...
Crowe / Tillbrook @ Wigmore Hall, London (online)

Gloriana @ Royal Opera House, London (online)

by Sam Smith
The magic of streaming allows Sam Smith to revisit a classic Royal Opera production
Gloriana @ Royal Opera House, London (online)

Gerhaher / Huber @ Staatsoper, Munich (online)

by Melanie Eskenazi
With venues closed, Melanie Eskenazi finds that live musical treats can still be had
Gerhaher / Huber @ Staatsoper, Munich (online)
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