Tag Archives: Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique

Berlioz with a bronze glow as Benvenuto Cellini crowns 150th anniversary

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Prom 59: Benvenuto Cellini Gardiner/ ORR, Royal Albert Hall, 2nd September 2019 “Concert performance” the Proms Guide had announced, primly underselling what turned out to be an exuberant “production” – fully costumed, if without many actual props – of Berlioz’ … Continue reading →

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Byron’s Harold the unlikely star in Gardiner’s Berlioz bonanza

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

Prom 71: ORR/ Gardiner ***** Royal Albert Hall, 5th September 2018 “Q: Why can you often find viola players standing outside your front door? A: They can’t find the right key and never know when to come in!” Viola players … Continue reading →

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