Among the plentiful selections of orchestral music from the operas of Richard Wagner, it is rare to find recordings that truly stand out, and this recent release of performances conducted by the late Klaus Tennstedt merits distinction.
Tolomeo, Royal College Of Music, London Handel Festival
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/reviews/article571342.ece
Turn of the Screw at Kennedy Center
On May 22, the Kennedy Center’s Fortas Chamber Music Series and the Chateauville Foundation co-presented a fully staged production of Benjamin Britten’s haunting chamber opera The Turn of the Screw, conducted by Lorin Maazel. Here are three reviews:
Rolando VillazÛn ó Opera Recital
I’ve carefully listened several times to this new solo album (his third) by Rolando VillazÛn and it grows on you, though there are a few weaknesses.
PUCCINI: Turandot
This must be the first Turandot that has in the sleeve notes three photographs of the soprano who sings Liu compared to two of the lady in the title role.
Da gelo a gelo, Rococo Theatre, Schwetzingen
http://news.ft.com/cms/s/bd064196-ea7a-11da-9566-0000779e2340.html
Shostakovich: Settling old Soviet scores
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/features/article549667.ece