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“A wealth of emotional colours”: review highlights for Fidelio at Garsington
Discover what critics had to say about "a compelling harmony of stage and pit."
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“Delectable”: Review Highlights for Rodelinda at Garsington
Discover what critics had to say about "the most accomplished orchestral performance you could ever hope to hear."
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June 2025 archive pick: Clara Espinosa Encinas
This month's pick has been selected by TEC oboist, Clara Espinosa Encinas
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“This ensemble sets a standard for Handel performance in the 21st century”: Review Highlights for The English Concert’s Giulio Cesare
Discover what critics from The Guardian, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more had to say about our recent production of Handel's Giulio…
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May 2025 archive pick: Jeffrey Girton
This month's pick has been selected by TECA fellow and violinist, Jeffrey Girton
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The i Paper – five stars for a “simply breathtaking” St John Passion
In a dark and meaningful yet beautifully powerful performance, alto, Jess Dandy, was superb. Under the direction of Francesco Corti, its small chorus might have…
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Planet Hugill – “sophisticated music making” at Wigmore Hall
A profoundly satisfying account with dramatic urgency complemented by intimacy and tenderness in a performance of the Passion that brought a sense of drama and…
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April 2025 archive pick: Ursula Paludan Monberg
This month's pick has been selected by TEC horn player, Ursula Paludan Monberg.
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B Minor Mass – Solemnity and splendour
“Bach’s holiness has its wild, rough and earthy side: her punk virtuosity with this most untameable of brass beasts made it thrillingly audible” “…singers and…
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February 2025 archive pick: Jonny Byers
This month's pick has been selected by TEC cellist, Jonny Byers.
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January 2025 archive pick: Alfonso Leal del Ojo
This month's pick has been selected by TEC CEO and viola player, Alfonso Leal del Ojo
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