Reading Time: 3 minutesConstella derives from constellation, meaning ‘a grouping of stars’, and the bringing together of professional musicians, dancers, artists, and historians lies at its heart Constella Music aims to harness the expressive power of music for social good,…
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe audience at the Liverpool Philharmonic settled into this soundscape as we took our seats for Brahms' Double Concerto on November 23rd,, at which the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra was conducted by Domingo Hindoyan and was accompanied by cellist Victor Julien-Laferrière, along with violinist and Artist in Residence Simone Lamsma.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCellist, singer and master of storytelling Abel Selaocoe promised to enthral audiences with music drawing on his South African heritage alongside London Symphony Orchestra.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWatching a Harry Potter movie in the grandiose surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall with a live orchestra will cast a spell over you that will never be broken Conducted by Justin Freer, the Royal Philharmonic Concert…
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe beloved Christmas classic, The Snowman, is making its triumphant return to Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre, from November 18th to December 30th, marking its 26th annual performance. Directed by Bill Alexander, with lighting by Tim Mitchell and choreography by Robert North, the production is brought to life by the imaginative designs of Ruari Murchison.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn enchanting performance and an unexpected comedic delight The Theatre Royal Glasgow recently played host to my very first opera experience, The Barber of Seville, and I must say it was a dazzling revelation. This performance from…
Reading Time: < 1 minutePart of the renowned Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert series, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra brings the second instalment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy to delighted audiences in London this month.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs I read the program, I was initially perplexed by the diverse set list put together by Manchester Collective. It was difficult for me to discern the connection between a Wood Thrush, trains, and artificial intelligence. However, by the end of the night, I came to realise that, just as there are infinite paths to take when travelling by train, the human experience knows no bounds.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBBC's penultimate Prom at the Royal Albert Hall saw the pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii take on Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 3, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra led by Domingo Hindoyan. The programme was ambitious and greatly impressive; the concerto was exciting and filled the space of the hall - aurally but also its layered and varied sound took up the auditorium tonally and emotionally. Nobuyuki Tsujii, born blind, gained international recognition when he won the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009. His talent and technique is undoubtedly captivating to watch and to listen to.
Reading Time: 2 minutesStepping into the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields is quite something. Located next to Trafalgar Square, its interior is spacious and on Thursday night, it was lit up beautifully, ready for the performance of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, a chamber orchestra, and the brilliant horn soloist Stephen Stirling. What followed was pretty special. The programme consisted of an interesting range of pieces, from a mixture of living and passed composers.