Thursday's presentation of Elgar's 'Dream of Gerontius', repeated in London's Barbican on Saturday, was always going to be special, and so it turned out, if not for the reasons previously envisaged.
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After picking up a presitgious gong at last year's BRIT Awards, Il Divo have gained greater credibility and still plays to sell-out concert halls. Alison Jones talks to one of the stars ahead of Saturday night's date at the LG Arena.Read
Following the text of a concert in a programme is all very well but audiences would do well to appreciate the visual aspects of a singer's performance, says Christopher Morley.Read
Conductor Edward Gardner’s response to this well-worn Suite was to bring a refreshing enthusiasm, newly-minting a work which is too often the victim of its own popularity.
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A fascinating mixed feast with rare Hungarian fare, tasty Beethoven and luscious Debussy. All dished up by our splendid CBSO and principal guest chef d’orchestre, Edward Gardner.Read
Programme notes verging on the pretentious led to confusion with constant references to death in ‘variable dustings of sound’. Fine playing throughout however, from some of Birmingham’s top musicians.
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