Category Review

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Monday afternoon, once again, I found myself in the historic home of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: this is my favourite orchestra. Reviewing their concerts never really feels like “reviewing” in the traditional sense. It’s more like telling another story from the ASMF universe, a new chapter featuring another remarkable guest. And let’s be honest: I already know I will be giving it five stars.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are few soundtracks as unmistakably iconic as those that accompany James Bond. From the bold brass of “Goldfinger” to the smoky elegance of “Skyfall,” the music of 007 has become almost as defining as the secret agent himself. On a crisp evening at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Q The Music delivered a pitch-perfect tribute to this legacy — a two-hour concert experience that dazzled from start to finish.