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Review of Fantasia Orchestra’s ‘Birdsong’: “Feathery repertoire soars across elated audience”
The group celebrated the launch of its Smith Square Hall residency with a diverse classical repertoire, including the London premiere of a new contemporary work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the concert to let us know if its assortment of symphonic and operatic pieces hit the high notes. Sometimes the roughest starts can lead…
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Review of BBC Proms 2025 ‘Khatia Buniatishvili plays Tchaikovsky’: “Royal mess at the Albert Hall doesn’t stop a tour de force rendition”
The acclaimed pianist returned to the Royal Albert Hall for a performance of the No.1 Concerto, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under Jaime Martin’s guidance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if last Friday’s rendition was carried out without any light, dark, or ruby stains. You know…
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Review of Glyndebourne’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ (2025 BBC Proms): “Visceral conducting keeps Mozart’s alma viva”
The festival’s latest production of Mozart’s masterwork landed on the Royal Albert Hall’s stage for one night only, following its initial midsummer run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new revival of noble affairs comes across as a common piece — or a bon-marchais. It’s always funny…
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Review of BBC Proms 2025 ‘Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto’: “Hadelich’s soaring interpretation takes composer’s signature work to higher consummation”
The internationally renowned classical music season returns to the Royal Albert Hall for its 2025 edition, once again combining some of the most prominent pieces in the genre with introductions to new work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the event to let us know if this assortment of songs without words came off as…
