James Ellis, Author at Art Scene in Wales

Steve Reich Concert, London Sinfonietta & Synergy Vocals, St David’s Hall

There is a pull to Reich music, some might just call it gimmicks. The related patterns and pulsating rhythms that...

Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal is a theatrical cry from the deep. Her time spent as a journalist propels this real life...

I mentioned in my recent review of A Spanish Hour from Mid Wales Opera France’s love for Spain and its...

Llŷr Williams has featured heavily at the Royal Welsh the past few years, which exciting concerts of Beethoven and Schubert....

Cardiff has established itself as a beacon for operatic talent. Our world-class Welsh National Opera has reached new heights over...

The new year sees exciting cultural delights in the Welsh capital. BBC NOW, in their first concert at St David’s...

The Russian Siberian Ballet here in Cardiff, is a staple of the Christmas period at St David’s Hall for what...

As the year wraps up, we also see the end of the WMC’s Performances for the Curious season also conclude....

With the startling news a homeless man died in our city just days before, views on homelessness have been a...

My first live experience with John Wilson was when he conducted the LSO at SDH in August this year. The...