26 Mar 2005

Surprises at Wigmore Hall

Susan Bullock is widely regarded as the finest dramatic soprano to have emerged in the UK for some years. She is an exceptional Wagnerian and many would question why she is not singing Brünnhilde in one of the Rings-in-progress at Covent Garden or English National Opera, particularly since she is already established as an interpreter of the role abroad.


Susan Bullock

Susan Bullock

Wigmore Hall, London

Tim Ashley [The Guardian, 26 Mar 05]

Susan Bullock is widely regarded as the finest dramatic soprano to have emerged in the UK for some years. She is an exceptional Wagnerian and many would question why she is not singing Brünnhilde in one of the Rings-in-progress at Covent Garden or English National Opera, particularly since she is already established as an interpreter of the role abroad.

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Strauss, Britten, Wagner, Debussy, Rorem: Susan Bullock (soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano) Wigmore hall, 23 March, 2005

Anne Ozorio [Seen & Heard]

The Wigmore Hall's reputation is based, in part, on presenting carefully chosen new performers. Its famously well-informed audience sets it apart from "any other venue" and gives it a cutting edge. For this concert, the Hall was packed, filled with familiar faces: a sign that this canny audience knew something interesting was afoot.

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