| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 14-Dec-2012 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh | Ludus Baroque perform J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio in Edinburgh |
 In brief introductory remarks, founder and director of Ludus Baroque Richard Neville-Towle outlined three significant features of the performance. The indicated presence of a crib signified that this was to be a devotional performance, and being able to make sense of this is possibly what divides the faithful from the faithless. A move from the home turf of the Canongate Kirk to the larger acoustic of the Queen’s Hall had been undertaken to highlight increased interplay between orchestra and singers.Read full review... | |
| 8-Aug-2012 Canongate Kirk | Edinburgh Fringe: Ludus Baroque's rare Handel triumphs at Canongate Kirk |
 As dappled evening sunshine filled the historic Canongate Kirk, near the foot of the Royal Mile, a large audience filled the powder blue-coloured pews under the Colours of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers and the Royal Scots for an evening of music by Handel.
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| 2-Aug-2012 Royal Albert Hall | Prom 26: An unforgettable B minor Mass with The English Concert |
 J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor was described by its first publisher as “the greatest musical work of art of all times and nations”. It’s also the culmination of one man’s great life of musical creativity, and a great personal statement of faith. Such an important and well-loved work as this places huge extra demands on performers, and Harry Bicket and the orchestra and choir of The English Concert rose admirably to the challenge with a stellar performance last night at the BBC Proms.
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| 22-Jul-2012 Royal Albert Hall | Prom 11: Les Troyens |
 David McVicar’s production of Berlioz’s opera Les Troyens at the Royal Opera House last month was notable for several reasons. Firstly, stellar vocal performances from world-class lead singers; secondly, brilliant acting; thirdly, ravishing music; and lastly, a memorable set – including a curious giant horse and human made out of what looked like scrap weapons and tools.Read full review... | |
