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The week in classical: The Dream of Gerontius, Bach’s Mass in B minor and Nathan Laube at the Proms

Jamie Barton and Allan Clayton lead a dream Gerontius in a week of choral epics at the Proms. Elsewhere, deep listening and silence…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2022

Prom 59: The Dream of Gerontius review – outstanding Clayton helps create a season highlight

Edward Gardner conducted the London Philharmonic and the combined choirs of the LPO and Hallé to give a perfectly judged performance of Elgar’s great choral work

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022

BBC Proms 2022: Prom 44 Ethel Smyth review - a triumphant return for her long-forgotten Mass

There’s been a recent resurgence of interest in the early 20th century composer and this was a triumphant return for her Mass

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022

The week in classical: Prom 14: CBSO/ Yamada; Prom 16: BBCNOW/ Manze; L’incoronazione di Poppea

Why do some Proms sound better in the Albert Hall and others at home on the radio? Elsewhere, Grimeborn gets off to a smouldering start

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2022

The week in classical: Proms 2 & 5; Attila; Thomas Kelly – review

Star violist Lawrence Power and John Wilson’s orchestra dazzle at the Proms. Elsewhere, fireworks on the stage and podium in early Verdi, and a young pianist astonishes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2022

Prom 9: BBCNOW/Matiakh review – Beamish and Finch create a buzz

French conductor Ariane Matiakh brought precision and colour to a programme of three illustrative works, including the premiere of Sally Beamish’s Hive, a harp concerto built around the life cycle of the honeybee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

Prom 2: Sinfonia of London/Wilson review – an incisive and exciting celebration of British music

John Wilson’s orchestra launched the celebrations of Vaughan Williams’ centenary, gave a fresh account of the Enigma Variations and played music by Walton, Bax and Huw Watkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022

Proms 2022: back to normal, but why settle for ‘normal’?

The return of international orchestras and an increased focus on concerts outside London are welcome facets, but adventurous and ambitious programming feels in short supply. And, below, our pick of this year’s concerts

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022