Mariinsky Opera and Chorus: Prokofiev’s ‘Betrothal in a Monastery':...
Betrothal in a Monastery Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, November 2 2014 Music: Sergey Prokofiev Libretto: by the composer and Mira Mendelson after Sheridan’s The Duenna. Mariinsky Opera: a concert...
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Critics’ Roundtable 2014: Why Has Pop Music Given Up on Politics?
Wales Arts Review Contributing Editor Craig Austin chairs a debate on the political voice that seems to have gone missing from pop music in recent times, with award-winning author Rhian E Jones;...
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Welsh Camerata: Karuṇā – an Oratorio by Andrew Wilson-Dickson
Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, November 8 2014 Karuṇā An oratorio by Andrew Wilson-Dickson Welsh Camerata choir and orchestra Conducted by the composer...
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Sinfonia Cymru: Unease
Offsite at a secret location in Cardiff Sinfonia Cymru string ensemble Composer: Tom Raybould Video artist: John Collingswood Theatre director: Gerald Tyler Immersive experience producer: Alison John...
View ArticleCuts and Culture: Some Thoughts on Opera, Classical Music and Beyond in Wales...
First, the gloom. As 2014 draws to a close, the many people in Wales who love opera, classical music and other ‘minority’ artforms could be forgiven for feeling pessimistic about the future. This...
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Man Out of Time: Donald Peers on Top of the Pops
It is the last week of February, 1969. 7.30pm, BBC1. Top of the Pops is just starting. The programme’s space-age logo fills the screen and a voice confirms that ‘Yes, it’s number one – it’s Top of...
View ArticleThe Art of Falling Apart: Reflections on The Holy Bible
Don’t be ashamed to slaughter / The centre of humanity is cruelty The definition of an improvised explosive device (IED) is a home-made incendiary weapon constructed of conventional material, yet...
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Halloween Special: Sound Affairs’ The Fall of the House of Usher
Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Oct 23 2014 Sound Affairs presents: The Fall of the House of Usher Silent film directed by Jean Epstein 1928 New music score composed by Charlie...
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Brecon Baroque Festival: ‘A Musical Offering’ with Rachel Podger and Brecon...
Theatr Brecheiniog, Brecon, October 25 2014 Brecon Baroque Directed by Rachel Podger JS Bach: (selection from) The Musical Offering JS Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in Bb major BWV 1051 WF Bach:...
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Brecon Baroque Festival: ‘In the Name of Bach’ with Bojan Čičić and Mahan...
Christ College, Brecon, October 26 2014 Bojan Čičić – violin / viola d’amore Mahan Esfahani – harpsichord Franz Benda: Somata for Violin in A major CPE Bach: Harpsichord Sonata in F sharp minor Wq 52...
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