The legendary Rat Pack were unique in many ways. They were each incredibly talented and they developed a wonderful rapport…

The annual performance of the Messiah at Swansea is for many people the gateway to Christmas. The work was first…

One of the oldest and arguably one of the most popular pantomimes, Aladdin features a story which first hit the…

Afan Valley born artist David Carpanini has never strayed far from his roots with his paintings which now hang in…

With Russia preparing to mark the centenary of the October Revolution, the St Petersburg Symphony brought a striking programme of…

Intensely dramatic and theatrical Tosca is one of the great operas and this production certainly does it justice. From the…

Arguably one of Puccini’s most popular creations, the opera has captivated audiences for more than 100 years. Puccini brought his…

Karl Francis stayed close to his Welsh roots with his composition Over the Stone. A concerto for harp and string…

The first major concert of this year’s festival, a performance by the Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments, was staged…

Not often performed and described by many critics as a one song show, Lakme nevertheless has a certain charm, if…