Antonio Pappano
Don Carlo - Royal Opera House
Politics and religion are dangerously entwined in Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo. Based on a 1787 play by Friedrich Schiller, Don Carlo was first performed at the Paris Opéra in 1867. Verdi made extensive revisions to the opera over the following 20 years.
Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle - Antonio Pappano
The finest work of Rossini's late years, and indeed one of his greatest achievements, is the Petite Messe Solennelle. Described by the composer as 'the last of my peches de vieillesse' (sins of old age), it was originally written for 12 voices, two pianos
BBC Proms 2013 - Royal Albert Hall
As the world's largest and oldest classical music festival, the BBC Proms has a lot to offer those who visit. The 2013 Proms are no different. Some of the highlights include a special Doctor Who Prom to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the t.v show a
