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Autumn sunshine and Gallic flair: Michael Collins in recital at Wigmore Hall

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Michael Collins; Michael McHale **** Wigmore Hall, 26th September 2015 Watery September sunshine and an autumnal air hung over Wigmore Hall, appropriate conditions for a recital of late clarinet sonatas. Though very different in mood, three of the sonatas given … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Carmens: Ruxandra Donose’s Rosenblatt Recital

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Mark Pullinger

Ruxandra Donose: Rosenblatt Recital *** Wigmore Hall, 6th October 2014 Stepping in for an indisposed Carmen Giannattasio, Romanian mezzo Ruxandra Donose opened (and closed) her Rosenblatt Recital with… Carmen. “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”, with its intoxicating habanera rhythm, is … Continue reading →

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