I’m not quite there yet when it comes to getting back to live events. Maybe it’s the trains not being…
Book of Mormon, Wales Millennium Centre
October 20, 2021I’d be lying if I said that the animated series ‘South Park’ was not part of my upbringing. Even to…
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St David’s Hall
March 14, 2020It always feels like a well to do affair whenever the Royal Philharmonic roll into town. We’ve had the…
James Ellis reviews Carmen, Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre
March 8, 2020Carmen returned to the WMC much quicker than expected. WNO’s recent production has Latin American revolution vibes circa 1970s, originally…
Simon Desbruslais & Eleanor Hodgkinson, St David’s Hall
March 8, 2020The afternoon season at St David’s Hall continued with Simon Desbruslais & Eleanor Hodgkinson. Simon is a big advocate…
Janáček’s The Diary of One Who Disappeared, Nicky Spence & Simon Lepper
February 22, 2020A trip to the Royal Welsh is always well worth the venture in the wind and rain. With a…
James Ellis reviews The Marriage of Figaro, Welsh National Opera
February 18, 2020With all honesty, this production of the Mozart opera is the one part of the Figaro season from 2016 by…
Colin Currie & RWCMD Percussion Ensemble, RWCMD
February 17, 2020Having seen the talents that a handful of the percussionist from the Royal Welsh department had to offer in…
Iceland Symphony Orchestra, St David’s Hall
February 17, 2020In a programme of much verity, Cardiff had the rare appearance of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. These immaculate players kept…
Bartok’s Sonata for Two Pianos & Percussion, Royal Welsh College Piano & Percussion
February 13, 2020The Royal Welsh have had a focus on concerts covering the piano and percussion repertoire. In this afternoon concert…