Camerata Academica of the Antipodes: Corelli, Purcell, Mozart and Vivaldi
A festive showcase of the Camerata's distinctive identity and historically informed approach.
Oper Leipzig: Le nozze di Figaro
Clever design for Le nozze di Figaro veils smarter production.
Greenwich International Early Music Festival: Charlotte Barbour-Condini and Sophie Westbrooke with the Defying Gravity Band
A worthwhile concert showcasing the recorder's versatility and promoting the successes of skilful, young performers.
Academy of Ancient Music: Angels and Saints
Another excellent concert from the AAM, completing their interdisciplinary exploration of the theme 'from darkness to light'.
Another Take on Welsh National Opera’s Orlando
Peter Schofield offers an alternative perspective on the WNO production of Handel's 'Orlando', also recently reviewed by Ivan Ćurković.
The Georgian Concert Society: La Serenissima perform Vivaldi Concertos and Le Quattro Stagioni
Despite alterations to the programme, La Serenissima opened Edinburgh’s Georgian Concert Society season with a stimulating, entertaining and well-performed concert.
Academy of Ancient Music: Music from the Dark Side
A gripping exploration of musical 'Sturm und Drang' with the Academy of Ancient Music.
Classical Opera: Sophie Bevan sings Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
A wonderful start to the season from Classical Opera, featuring some rarely heard works alongside familiar repertoire.
Handel’s Orlando at Welsh National Opera
Although full of potential, Welsh National Opera's production of Handel's 'Orlando' fails to inspire.
Opera Settecento: Pergolesi’s ‘Adriano in Siria’
Opera Settecento's successful UK premiere of Pergolesi's 'Adriano in Siria' confirms the composer's skill as an opera composer.