2019 has been an interesting year for Les Misérables. The BBC aired a fairly decent take on the epic story…
Celebrating Britten, Adrian Thompson & Michael Pollock, RWCMD
November 22, 2019I’ve been sold on the music of Benjamin Britten since a pilgrimage to his Aldeburgh Festival back in 2013, the…
Das Rheingold, Tarnhelm Opera, Llandaff Cathedral
November 19, 2019It’s a delight to see newly formed operatic groups come together and bring us ambitious material. In their first show,…
Grieg’s Piano Concerto, BBC NOW, St David’s Hall
November 17, 2019‘Heroes and Heartache’ is the title of the latest concert from BBC NOW. This double pairing of both Greig and…
Roots, National Dance Company Wales
November 13, 2019National Dance Company Wales continue their quest to find new audiences. I’ve been checking out Roots for the past few…
Huw Watkins, David Adams & Matthew Hunt, St David’s Hall
November 12, 2019The Vale of Glamorgan Festival has been running for five decades. In a little preview concert, we had a taster…
Prague Symphony Orchestra, Mahler Third Symphony
November 10, 2019I am still processing what was witnessed in this concert. In a rare appearance from the Prague Symphony, a blazing…
Laura Deignan and Sioned Evans, St David’s Hall
November 6, 2019These afternoon concerts at St David’s make a great addition to the concept calendar. Clarinetist Laura Deignan has been…
Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, WNO Orchestra, St David’s Hall
October 29, 2019I’ve been telling people just how exceptional the orchestra of Welsh National Opera were during their performances of The Cunning…
Sarah Jenkins’ And The Sun Stood Still, Royal Welsh College Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
October 26, 2019Winner of the BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers Competition, Sarah Jenkins has been making quite a name for herself. Heralding…