Opera + Classical Music Reviews
All French but considerably varied: Three Violin Sonatas from Elena Urioste and Tom Poster at the Wigmore Hall
by Sam Smith
Well and lesser known works rubbed shoulders in this first rate recital
Least Like the Other: Irish National Opera’s 70 minute take on Rosemary Kennedy is mu...
by Keith McDonnell
The Amatis Piano Trio proves the best things come in threes at the Wigmore Hall
by Sam Smith
Katya Kabanova: Simon Rattle conducts a shattering performance with the LSO and an unbe...
by Keith McDonnell
The Magic Flute: A new cast brings dramatic vitality to The Royal Opera’s revival of ...
by Keith McDonnell
A slightly foggy Christmas from Charpentier and Les Arts Florissants
by Barry Creasy
Two choral masterpieces put the LSO Chorus through their paces at the Barbican
by Keith McDonnell
The Magic Flute: Two stars shine in the Royal Opera’s revival of Mozart’s classic t...
by Keith McDonnell
Solomon’s Knot present Kuhnau’s Christmas Cantatas at Wigmore Hall
by Barry Creasy
Ex Cathedra wish everyone a Merry Christmas in a stylish concert tour
by Barry Creasy
Keeping Christmas in its heart: Benedict Sheehan’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
by Barry Creasy
Tosca: Romaniw & de Tommaso set the Covent Garden stage alight with thrilling singing
by Keith McDonnell
Inspiring Bach: Spiritato with The Marian Consort – Music both divine and martial
by Melanie Eskenazi
‘A Renaissance Christmas’: Stile Antico’s sublime sounds at London’s newest mus...
by Barry Creasy
Sinfonia of London review: John Wilson’s hand-picked orchestra excels in a superb eve...
by Keith McDonnell
Manchester Camerata and Jess Gillam bring magic and class to Nevill Holt Opera’s wint...
by Sam Smith
It’s A Wonderful Life review: ENO serves up a festive helping of Americana
by Keith McDonnell
LPO celebrates its 90th anniversary with Vaughan Williams and Tippett
by Barry Creasy
Leif Ove Andsnes presents a model recital at the Wigmore Hall
by Sam Smith
The Elias String Quartet brings a feeling of perfection to the Wigmore Hall
by Sam Smith
Das Rheingold begins Regents Opera’s new Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Freemasons’...
by Sam Smith
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Turandot review: An exceptional revival of The Royal Opera’s oldest staging shows there’s plenty of life left in it yet 17 Mar 2023
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Yves Tumor – Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) 17 Mar 2023
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Emilíana Torrini & The Colorist Orchestra – Racing The Storm 16 Mar 2023
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Lana Del Rabies – Strega Beata 15 Mar 2023
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Oprichnik enjoys its English premiere from the Chelsea Opera Group 14 Mar 2023
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William Basinski @ Attenborough Centre For The Creative Arts, Brighton 13 Mar 2023
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No Age @ Patterns, Brighton 13 Mar 2023