In May 2022 Bachtrack reviewed 164 events in 64 cities:
Here are ten reviews in English you shouldn't miss, according to our Editor:
Mitsuko Uchida in Vienna
A more thoughtful and intentional artist is hard to come by today, and one who graces the Musikverein donning fabulous silver shoes on top of her pianistic gifts must be heaven-sent.
“She welcomes us in and creates an intentional space of beauty and warmth”
Oslo Philharmonic in Vienna
The grand finale of the Oslo Philharmonic's Sibelius cycle at the Wiener Konzerthaus ends with a grand finale – the famous Swan Hymn of the Fifth Symphony.
Kunstkamer in Sydney
The Australian Ballet's impressively-danced Kunstkamer is a work of astonishing scale, originality, and warmth, choreographed by Paul Lighfoot, Sol León, Marco Goecke and Crystal Pite.
“By intermission, it was clear that all the hype actually undersold the magnificence”
Giulio Cesare in Egitto in Paris
Sabine Devieilhe delivers an A-list performance as the Egyptian queen, donning a variety of Hollywood guises at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées.
“Senators circle around Cesare, hinting at his brutal not so happy-ever-after”
Orfeo ed Euridice in Tokyo
Several notable house debuts, including the renowned director and choreographer Sabuto Teshigawara, enlivened the New National Theatre's first-ever production of Gluck's opera.
“It was a tour de force performance by Zazzo, who dominated the stage for most of the opera”
Hamlet in New York
Brett Dean’s Hamlet at the Met is a worthy addition to the operatic canon, and the production is a treat.
“Clayton... has an easy, natural physicality that is extremely rare among opera singers”
7 Death of Maria Callas in Naples
Marina Abramović's reflection on fame, artistry and death makes an enthralling Italian debut at the Teatro di San Carlo.
“Conjures up the image of two mirrors facing each other, reflecting a figure ad infinitum”
Le Nozze di Figaro in Seattle
A light, amiable touch predominates in the Peter Kazaras production of Le nozze di Figaro, with a focus on the opera's impeccable comic pacing.
“Soraya Mafi gave a multifaceted account of Susanna, adjusting like a chameleon to those around her”
The Wreckers at Glyndebourne
Smyth's rarely performed tale of evil deeds on the Cornish coast provides searing drama marred by poor intelligibility and an overpowering orchestra.
Gautier Capuçon in Prague
The French cellist stays sharp with longtime chamber partner Jérôme Ducros and proudly introduces the first laureate of his new foundation.
“Capuçon reached deep, working every note for dramatic and emotional impact”
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