The Russian State Ballet of Siberia and The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet have made Cardiff their festive home with…
Squeeze, St David’s Hall
October 12, 2017It’s become a bit of an annual event, the return to Cardiff of Squeeze. One of the most consistently good…
“Whitney: Queen of the Night” comes to Cardiff
September 14, 2017The world may have lost a music legend five years ago, but Whitney Houston’s spirit is set to live on…
WNO’s Russia-themed season with a Czech mate and some batty light relief
August 31, 2017This autumn Welsh National Opera will present three Russian-themed opera under the title Russian Revolution. The season will include performances…
National Youth Orchestra of Wales, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
August 7, 2017St David’s Hall took centre stage for the final concert of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales annual tour, having…
BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales, Bruckner and Mahler, St David’s Hall
January 24, 2017Mahler’s Sixth is a little like Marmite – some love his highly personal, gripping work while others wince and miss the…
Mahler – Symphony No 2 (Resurrection) Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conductor Tomáš Hanus St David’s Hall, Cardiff
October 23, 2016If ever a conductor, new to a city orchestra and its audiences needed a suitable vehicle with which to showcase…
Tomas Hanus: Making Music with Mahler
October 11, 2016I consider Gustav Mahler’s music to be one of the most important gifts of what art can give to the…
Performance:, New Theatre
August 11, 2016Performance: Performers aged 14-25 on the New Theatre stage presenting an exuberant, visually striking variety show created in an intense week of…
Will Young, St David’s Hall
November 19, 2015I am a latecomer to the Will Young party. I was aware of his talent show success but probably unfairly…