Reading Time: 2 minutes"Some Enchanted Evening," performed by The English Musical Theatre Orchestra, was a delightful homage to classic musical theatre, featuring a full 26-piece orchestra playing the original arrangements of beloved songs.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAttending the concert with Håkan Hardenberger and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (ASMF) was an unforgettable experience that any music enthusiast should cherish.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the intimate confines of the Barbican, a musical odyssey unfolds, transporting audiences into the fervent hearts and visionary minds of post-war Italian composers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOutlanders at Kings Place, a remarkable show part of the Scotland Unwrapped season, unfolded as a deep exploration of Scottish cultural migration phenomenon of the 18th and 19th century, driven by the collaborative brilliance of Nico Muhly, Robyn Stapleton, Sam Amidon, and the Aurora Orchestra.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a privilege to listen to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) on Thursday evening. Domingo Hindoyan conducted the already well-loved classical pieces Bacchus and Ariadne, Op. 43: Suite No.2 by Albert Roussel, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5 in D minor, Op. 47 as well as the exciting world premiere of Eleanor Alberga’s first piano concerto, performed by Leeds International Piano Competition 2021 winner Alim Baisembayev and the RLPO.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe programme was well balanced, with a range of contemporary composers. The first piece, Nautilus by Anna Meredith (arr.Jack Ross), was a contemporary “genre-busting” introduction to the concert. This piece brought the Barbican to life with an energetic but sensitive performance from the young musicians. Enyi Okpara the LSSO’s Conductor in Residence for this year did a fantastic job of commanding the orchestra. With incredibly complex rhythms, the intense connection was evident between the orchestra and the conductor producing just the right dramatic effect. The booming brass and range of percussion made this a brilliant opener to the performance.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA soundwalk is a guided walk exploring the intersection between location and sound. In this case, landmarks around Charing Cross are paired with orchestral music and lyrics. Starting at St. Martin in the Fields, A City Full of Stories takes participants around the hustle and bustle of London’s West End, and shows how quickly this can transition into serenity when you know the perfect side street to duck into. The resulting half hour provides a nice walk alongside a pleasing musical accompaniment.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThursday 11th April was a magical night at the Barbican, presenting the UK premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMusic of the Imagination performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra was an intriguing concert.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNeilsen’s concerto at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall was a masterpiece. The show was made up of three sections: Ruth Gipps’s Song for Orchestra, Nielsen’s Violin Concerto and Borodin’s Symphony No.2.