- 17 October 2025
I knew it was going to be good — but even so, this was such...
- 15 October 2025
I am amongst those lucky enough to have seen this beautiful Peter Hall production of...
- 13 October 2025
“Perfection!” was the word most heard during the interval – and this needs some context....
- 12 October 2025
Ayres Extemporae are very accomplished and they have unearthed a fabulous treasure trove of early...
- 11 October 2025
Quality always tells and Ensemble Molière is pure quality. BREMF stalwarts, they opened this year’s...
Reviews
Brighton Philharmonic – John Bradbury (violin), Richard Balcombe (conductor)
- 7 December 2014
This Sunday afternoon promenade around Britain began in full romantic flood with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides overture....
The Nutcracker – Russian State Ballet & Opera House
- 7 December 2014
The State Ballet & Opera Orchestra of Komi, perhaps 20 players but with a splendid...
Giselle – Russian State Ballet & Opera House
- 6 December 2014
The astonishingly good Russian pit-orchestras seemed like an ensemble of fine soloists: violin, oboe, cello,...