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The Stranglers, Caerffili Castle
It was perhaps fitting that such icons of the punk genre were chosen to kick off a series of gigs...
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The Gondoliers, Gilbert and Sullivan, RWCM&D
Director Polly Graham has given this vibrant RWCM&D ensemble a fresh take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, by including...
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Falstaff, Verdi, Grange Festival
I have seen Falstaff more times than I care to remember with various singers in that so famous title role...
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Shostakovich’s 2nd Piano Concerto, BBC NOW, St David’s Hall
The final concert in BBC NOWs main season at St David’s Hall is always a big event. I say this...
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Das Rheingold, Longborough Festival Opera
I am late to the Longborough Festival Opera party, joining just as the remarkable organisation launches a new Ring Cycle,...
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Killer Queen, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
In a similar vein to my last review (George Michael Tribute, April 24th), I am a massive Queen fan and...
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Vale of Glamorgan Festival, opening concert
Celebrating it’s 50th birthday, I recall some fond memories of the Vale of Glamorgan Festival the past few years. Highlights...
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Sine Nomine Singers, Choral Music Through the Ages, Church of St Andrew & St Teilo
Sine Nomine Singers are celebrating 15 years since their conception. I for one welcome more choirs in Cardiff. After all,...
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Bartók’s Third Piano Concerto, BBC NOW, St David’s Hall
This BBC NOW concert had the misfortune of losing both its conductor and soloist. Though we lament the loss of...
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European Union Chamber Orchestra, St David’s Hall
We’re all fed up of politics at the moment. Though the opportunity to see a great success story coming out...