London's Classical Music Scene: Intimate Operas & Premieres

0:00On March 20, London's classical music scene is buzzing this week with intimate operas and fresh premieres that pack a real emotional punch. Benjamin Britain's Turn of the Screw stands out, featuring just six singers in a 13-piece orchestra to deliver its haunting tale of ghosts and a governess protecting two children. The Royal Opera is also reviving Rigoletto from March 25 through April 23. Meanwhile, handle fans have options in unusual spots, like Tamerlano at Shortage Town Hall from March 26 to 28, and Hercules at. St. Martin in the fields on March 20, starring rising counter-teener Hugh Cutting. Coral groups are clashing in the best way on March 26, with the talus scholars performing Gavrieli and Guerrero at Milton Court, while I, Fagilini Tackle Vittoria at Kings Place. That same evening, pianist Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Soi, who are partners in life and music, team up for four-hand Schubert and Beethoven at. Wait more hall on March 23. New music shines too, with Tancy Davises, the passion of Mary Magdalene, premiering at the Barbacon on March 24, led by the Dunedin Concert, and soprano Anna Dennis.

1:14The London Symphony Orchestra follows on March 26, with the European debut of Lowell Lieberman's Flute Concerto, starring Gareth Davies. Pianist Cyril Ibrahim rounds out the highlights with Chopin at World Heartbeat in Nine Elms on March 20, a welcoming spot near the American Embassy. Kesti's events while you can for a mix of classics and bold new sounds.