It’s been thirty years since Lisa Stansfield’s solo debut album Affection was released and a recording that proved a career-defining…
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…
China Crisis, Acapela Studio
October 30, 2019The resurgence of 80s bands in recent years as been very hit or miss of late with many fans…
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…
American Night, Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra, St David’s Hall
October 20, 2019Not since 2015 have the Cardiff Phil tackled an all American night of music. Though I’m usually a sucker for…
Piano Recitals: Nicholas McCarthy & Clare Hammond
October 17, 2019Live piano music has become one of my great loves. Through concentration and commitment, the experience is usually highly beneficial,…
The Story, The Other Room
October 12, 2019Since the very inception of the genre, dystopia has mostly been used as a tool to comment on current social…
Will Young, St David’s Hall
October 12, 2019The original Pop Idol still has the X Factor. Since winning Pop Idol in 2002 Will Young has released seven…
The Intelligence Park, Music Theatre Wales
October 9, 2019Since its original opening in 1990, Gerald Barry’s very first opera has not seen many outings, and it is…