Review: Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande (Les Siecles, François-Xavier Roth)
Half-truths are rendered in sonic half-light in this evocative new account from Roth and Les Siecles
April 11, 2022
Alexandra Coghlan
Alexandra Coghlan is the classical music critic for the New Statesman, and also writes for The Independent, The Times, Opera, Prospect, Gramophone and The Monthly. She was formerly performing arts editor at Time Out Sydney and editor of Sinfini.
Articles by Alexandra Coghlan
Review: Bach: Cantatas Nos 35 & 169 (Iestyn Davies, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen)
This collection of Bach cantatas reunites an award-winning team to dazzling effect.
February 24, 2022
Review: Seguidilles (Marianne Crebassa, Orchestre et Choeur du National du Capitole de Toulouse, Ben Glassberg)
Sex and seriousness collide in an intoxicating album from France's leading young mezzo.
February 15, 2022
Review: Amazone (Lea Desandre)
In Lea Dessandre, baroque's next star has already risen.
January 12, 2022
Review: Britten: Les Illuminations, Quatre Chansons françaises, Canteloube: Chants d’Auvergne (Mari Eriksmoen, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)
A musical entente cordiale in songs by Britten and Canteloube.
December 3, 2021
Review: Nostalgia (Magdalena Kožená, Yefim Bronfman)
An outstanding new recital by a mezzo who has rarely sounded better.
November 10, 2021
Review: Schnittke: Choir Concerto (Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaspars Putnins)
A monumental performance from this stellar ensemble.
August 25, 2021
Review: A 14th-Century Salmagundi (Blue Heron Renaissance Choir)
A delicious musical medley that leaves you hungry for more.
August 10, 2021
Review: N’espérez plus, mes yeux… Airs sérieux et à boire, Vol. 3 (Les Arts Florissants)
Drinking songs, but not as you know them.
July 15, 2021
Review: Rossini: The Art of Virtuoso Baritone (Giorgio Caoduro, Virtuosi Brunenses, Jacopo Brusa)
A Rossini showcase puts on a display Dulcamara would be proud of.
June 8, 2021
Review: Pergolesi: Stabat Mater & Rossell: Salve Regina
Think you know Pergolesi's Stabat Mater? Think again.
May 12, 2021
Review: Graupner: Antiochus und Stratonica (Boston Early Music Festival)
Another obscure opera triumphs courtesy of the Boston Early Music Festival.
April 1, 2021
Review: Salieri: Armida (Les Talens Lyriques)
Rousset returns to Salieri's Italian operas with a colourful Armida.
March 9, 2021