Review: Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Nézet-Séguin)
Mixed bag of Mozart from Nézet-Séguin’s ongoing series.
Alexandra Coghlan is the classical music critic for the New Statesman, and also writes for The Independent, The Times, Opera, Prospect, Gramophone and The Monthly. She was formerly performing arts editor at Time Out Sydney and editor of Sinfini.
Mixed bag of Mozart from Nézet-Séguin’s ongoing series.
Starry musical soirée finds Kožená and Rattle at their most relaxed.
Egarr’s Easter egg – move over Bach, there’s a new Passion in town.
A solo debut of startling quality announcing a major new talent.
A bold anniversary tribute to Leonardo da Vinci.
Magnificent soundscapes from a neglected polychoral master.
Frothy piece of silliness given most stylish treatment.
Bel canto blitz – an outstanding debut from the next big tenor.
A rough-hewn musical woodcut brings plenty of raw beauty.
New music for a new era from one of the UK’s finest choirs.
Musical worlds collide fruitfully in Iestyn Davies’ latest recital.
Travel through time in compelling musical voyage down the Loire.
The Sixteen brings intimacy and lightness of touch.