Philippe Cassard and Nicolas Baldeyrou pay tribute to the Spanish painter Picasso. In a program built around the works of Debussy, Stravinsky, De Falla, Granados and Poulenc, the duo revive, the era of a recital in time of Picasso.
The 2018-19 Virginia Symphony Classics Season comes to a close with one of the greatest symphonies of all time. Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, among his most popular and successful works during his lifetime, demonstrates his vision of beauty in the afterlife and in resurrection. Characteristic of Mahler, the symphony is written for a huge orchestra and runs the gamut of emotions in the contemplation of life and death.
The St Matthew Passion brings us to the core of the Christian faith: the suffering and dying of Jesus Christ. We experience this story through the majestic composition of Johann Sebastian Bach. A composition that is interpreted in many different ways.
This performance attempts to go back to the performance as Bach intended. With three choirs in cross arrangement, so that the story is also expressed physically.
Liza Lehmann’s song-cycle In a Persian Garden (1896) is a setting of the Rubáiyát by the Persian mathematician, poet and astronomer Omar Khayyám (1048–1131),
Our Artist Samuel Pantcheff is appearing at the Royal Opera House, Muscat this week with Scottish Opera This acclaimed opera for babies BambinO written by Lliam Paterson and directed by Phelim McDermott which originally premiered at the Edinburgh Festival, is enjoying a 7 day run in Oman. Baritone Samuel Pantcheff revives his role as Pulcino alongside Hazel McBain as Uccelina. This unique show has been praised by critics as “a.
One of the UKs most exciting young cellists plays Bach, Kodaly & Cassados
Piotr Lempa performs as Nurabad in George Bizets’s opera.
A double bill of Scheherazade by Ravel and Rimsky Korsakov.
Third festival, Hinckley Opera Festival 2019, two weeks of exciting events generously sponsored by Arts Council England.
The World Premiere of Jonathan Berger’s One Man Show ‘Leonardo’ featuring TYLER DUNCAN April 6 LEONARDO by Jonathan Berger at the 92st Y in New York City
Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose presents the fully-staged, national tour of their new English version of Donizetti’s Mary, Queen of Scots (Maria Stuarda).
The University of Surrey Choir and Symphony Orchestra join forces for a performances of Mozart’s powerfully moving Requiem Mass.
The first fully staged professional production Rossini’s opera Elizabeth I (Elisabetta) to tour the UK. The production features Mary Plazas in the title role and is directed by ETO’s General Director James Conway.
Christof Loy directs a star-studded cast of singers in Verdi’s epic opera, conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Created in 2017 in Toulouse in France, La Saison Bleu is a Classical Music & Jazz Season which showcases exceptional musicians and promotes young talent and career development.
Nothing matches the massive sound of the CMU Festival Chorus plus the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir in Verdi’s tour de force.
DIE KUNST ZU TRÄUMEN (The Art to Dream) is the theme of the 2019 Classic con Brio Festival in Osnabruck which runs from 8-17 March in Germany.
At the Classic con Brio Festival, the focus is on musical quality and artistic sincerity.
Next week baritone Thomas Humphreys makes his Barbican concert hall solo debut. Thomas will sing in Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem with the London Concert Choir with Canticum and the Southbank Sinfonia conducted by Mark Forkgen. Thomas Humphreys says “I’m extremely excited to be making my debut in one of the world’s foremost concert halls, performing a work which has been extremely important to me throughout my career so far.” The.
The final performance of Mozart’s greatest opera seria in ETOs Spring Season Tour
Director James Conway
Conductor Jonathan Peter Kenny
Designer Frankie Bradshaw
Lighting Designer Rory Beaton
A concert with Violinist Sarah Chang to celebrate Women’s History Month this March.
An artist of international acclaim, French pianist Philippe Cassard is revered for his remarkable performances as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. His interpretation of Debussy’s complete piano works has been presented and praised throughout world.
Richard Strauss – Death and Transfiguration
Brahms – A German Requiem
Performed by London Concert Choir with Canticum
Southbank Sinfonia
Claire Seaton – Soprano
Thomas Humphreys – Baritone
The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory should need no introduction. Regarded as one of Russia’s most important concert venues, the sense of history is overwhelming as you ascend the grand staircase leading to the Hall. On 10 February, David Titterington was invited to perform on the recently refurbished organ of the Great Hall. There was a great sense of anticipation as the audience gathered beforehand watched over by the venerable.
Buckle your swash and enjoy an evening packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, improbable paradoxes – and realistic women.
A cocktail of Victorian light party fun with a twist of Merry Opera.
The first fully staged professional production Rossini’s opera Elizabeth I (Elisabetta) to tour the UK. The production features Mary Plazas in the title role and is directed by ETO’s General Director James Conway.
David Titterington returns to Moscow to perform in the International Organ Festival “Organ Art”. His programme entitled “The Universe of Bach” will be played on the magnificent organ in the Great Hall
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra and the Cohens return to The Apex.
Featuring conductor Jacques Cohen and soloist David Cohen.
This is the perfect try-it-out event for those a bit nervous about giving classical a go.
There’s a huge variety of music – some of which you might not think you know (but you probably do) and all of which is thrilling, soothing, moving or energising. Composers include Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel, Satie, Tavener and Eric Whitacre.
You can sit, stand or lie down. There are two main performance stages, but performers move around the space and crop up in surprising places. (NB – You are very welcome to bring your own rugs, cushions, picnic chairs, etc – there will also be some unreserved seating available on the ground floor as well.)