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Tosca Tosca
Jonas Kaufmann stars as Cavaradossi in the Royal Opera's latest revival of Puccini's thriller.
operas
Simon Boccanegra Simon Boccanegra
Royal Opera House
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Verdi's dark masterpiece, with a stunning debut by German soprano Anja Harteros.
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concerts
Guy Johnston RPO/Daniel
Cadogan Hall
Guy Johnston is the soloist for Walton's Cello Concerto in a concert that saw Paul Daniel replacing an indisposed Vernon Handley.
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recordings
Dunedin Messiah Dunedin's Messiah
Linn Records
The Dunedin Consort under John Butt's direction re-release their celebrated recording of Handel's great work, this time on vinyl.
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concerts
Pierre Boulez LSO/Boulez
Barbican Hall
A second collaboration between Boulez and the LSO lends white-hot intensity to Bartok, Schoenberg and Matthias Pintscher.
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classical features
John Eliot Gardiner Interview: John Eliot Gardiner
The eminent conductor talks about his passion for Verdi and delight at the Royal Opera production of Simon Boccanegra.
Sarah Connolly Interview: Sarah Connolly
The mezzo-soprano tells us about her role in David McVicar's production of Der Rosenkavalier for ENO.
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opera reviews
The Merry Widow The Merry Widow Coliseum, London
Back at home in St Martin's Lane, English National Opera present Lehár's operetta with Amanda Roocroft and Alfie Boe.
Punch and Judy Punch and Judy ENO at the Young Vic, London
Birtwistle's first opera receives a storming production from ENO, with Andrew Shore as Punch.
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concert reviews
Prometeo Prometeo @ Royal Festival Hall, London
Luigi Nono's 1984 work finally receives its UK Premiere as the climax of the South Bank's Fragments of Venice Nono festival.
Matthew Schellhorn Matthew Schellhorn @ Wigmore Hall, London
The pianist performs a wide range of works, from Rameau to a world premiere by Ian Wilson, on a warm evening in May.
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classical recordings reviews
Landor Records Haydn Symphonies and Divertimenti Landor Records
The new label's release of Haydn works delights, with Gernot Süssmuth conducting the Sinfonia Classica.
Clifford Benson Clifford Benson piano works Landor Records
An album of lightweight and sentimental compositions by the well-known pianist, who died in August 2007.
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NOW IN CLASSICAL
CONCERT REVIEW:
Cellist Guy Johnston plays Walton at Cadogan Hall

CONCERT REVIEW:
Pierre Boulez and the LSO at Barbican Hall

OPERA REVIEW:
Jonas Kaufmann shines in the Royal Opera's Tosca

OPERA REVIEW:
John Eliot Gardiner conducts Simon Boccanegra at ROH

CLASSICAL FEATURE:
An interview with Sir John Eliot Gardiner

RECORDING REVIEW:
Dunedin Consort's Messiah on vinyl

COMING SOON:
Carolyn Sampson, SJSS
Herreweghe/Bach, SJSS
Der Rosenkavalier, ENO
Don Carlo, ROH
Opera Holland Park



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