Tag Archives: Mozart

Voices of Persephone: the heart-melting soprano of Ilona Domnich

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Surrender: Voices of Persephone  Ilona Domnich/ Signum Classics (SIGCD419) One of the greatest frustrations in my line of work comes when you hear an artist for the first time who absolutely bowls you over… and you’re not in a position … Continue reading →

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Lion King: François-Frédéric Guy’s epic Beethoven at the Institut français

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart/Beethoven: François-Frédéric Guy **** Institut français, 28th March 2015 With grizzled mane and beard, there’s something handsomely leonine about François-Frédéric Guy. He also displays lion-like qualities at the piano: steely fingers, ready to pounce and rip chords apart, even emitting … Continue reading →

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Strongly cast revival of McVicar’s Enlightenment production of Die Zauberflöte at Covent Garden

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart: Die Zauberflöte **** Royal Opera, 23rd February 2015 Two key ingredients are required for a successful operatic revival: a production of sufficient interest to withstand repeated viewing and a strong cast to make it come alive. With its latest … Continue reading →

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Roguish Mozart from Pip Eastop in Mozart’s horn concertos

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart: Horn Concertos 1-4; Horn Quintet in E flat major K407 Pip Eastop; Eroica String Quartet; The Hanover Band/ Anthony Halstead (Hyperion CDA68097) Modestly, the booklet biography of Anthony Halstead for this release makes reference only to his conducting or … Continue reading →

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Birthday offering: Ibragimova and Tiberghien serve up less than vintage Mozart

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Mozart: Violin Sonatas ** Wigmore Hall, 27th January 2015 As birthday parties go, this was a damp squib. Alina Ibragimova and her regular recital partner Cédric Tiberghien are presenting all of Mozart’s Violin Sonatas at Wigmore Hall this season. Tonight’s … Continue reading →

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