Category: Review
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Review – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth at Poole Lighthouse
Mark Wigglesworth debuts as Chief Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Walton 1 and Ravel’s Left Hand Concerto feat. Nicholas McCarthy
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Review – Trombone quartet Bone Afide premiere Gavin Higgins ‘Black Sun’
Bone Afide’s fearless energy and Gavin Higgins’ captivating Black Sun lit up Regent’s Hall in a thrilling showcase of virtuosity and charm.
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Review – Chromatica’s Armistice concert at Southwark Concert: same band, new name, and an entirely different feel
A poignant Armistice Day concert at Southwark Cathedral saw the newly renamed Chromatica Orchestra, led by Tess Jackson, balance reflection and hope with moving performances, thoughtful readings, and a refreshed sense of discipline and artistic direction.
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Review – The Sixteen’s ‘Masters of Imitation’ at Kings Place
Harry Christophers and The Sixteen conclude their Masters of Imitation tour at Kings Place, London, with breathtaking precision.
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Radio 3 Unwind launches via BBC Sounds
BBC Radio 3 Unwind blends soothing playlists and contemporary classical vibes for the wellness crowd, but its light touch may leave die-hard fans wanting more.
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Review – Britten Sinfonia premieres three works by Anibal Vidal, Alex Groves and Eden Lonsdale
Britten Sinfonia premieres works by Vidal, Groves, and Lonsdale, showcasing fresh voices in contemporary classical music.
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Front-footed Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras announce partnership with Trinity Laban
The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras announce a new partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance and The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
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Review – Sam Rudd-Jones debut release Three Sonatas
At just 23, composer Sam Rudd-Jones blends rich harmonies with contemporary flair in Three Sonatas. Featuring an illustrious ensemble, the album showcases his fresh, original voice in modern classical music.
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Review: London Mozart Players play Vivaldi and Roxanna Panufnik at St Martin in the Fields, London
The London Mozart Players opened their season with Vivaldi and Panufnik’s Four Seasons in a captivating, visually enhanced performance.
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Composer Adrian Sutton on the Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast
Sutton explores his newest concert piece, a violin concerto written and premiered by Fenella Humphreys, part of a forthcoming album release on Chandos.