Rosenblatt moves

Rosenblatt Recitals, the series which presents young opera singers in recital in London is moving from its present home at St. John's Smith Square, to the Wigmore Hall. The 2011/12 series will conclude at St. John's with a recital by Sylvia Schwartz. Then the 2012/13 series opens on 24 September with a recital at Wigmore Hall by Lawrence Brownlee, accompanied by Iain Burnside. Brownlee has made something of a name for himself in the high Rossini roles (including of course La Fille du Regiment) so it will be exciting to hear him in recital. The season continues with Dimitra Theodossiu (12 November), Fabio Armiliato (14 January).

I have to confess that much as I like St. Johns, the move to the Wigmore Hall is welcome. Not only is the Wigmore Hall an iconic venue for singers, but simply St. Johns is just a little too lacking in the ideal intimacy for song recitals.

Rosenblatt Recitals 2012-13 season

Monday 24 September, 7.30pm

LAWRENCE BROWNLEE Tenor

Iain Burnside Pianist

Monday 22 October, 7.30pm

JOEL PRIETO Tenor

Iain Burnside Pianist

Monday 12 November, 7.30pm

DIMITRA THEODOSSIOU Soprano

Simone Savina Pianist

Monday 14 January 2013, 7.30pm

FABIO ARMILIATO Tenor

Marco Rimicci Pianist

Tuesday 5 February, 7.30pm

ALEX ESPOSITO Bass

Simon Lepper Pianist

Monday 18 March, 7.30pm

DAMIANO SALERNO Baritone

Iain Burnside Pianist

Thursday 23 May, 7.30pm

IVAN MAGRÌ Tenor

Simon Lepper Pianist

Thursday 6 June, 7.30pm

ROSA FEOLA Soprano

Simon Lepper Pianist