Brighton Festival

Hacienda Classical

- 24 May 2016

This was no mere refined orchestral reworking of classic club anthems – this was a...

Laura Mvula

Laura Mvula

- 24 May 2016

Have you ever been to a performance and been so overwhelmed with happiness, love, and...

Guardian Gaming: Artificial intelligence and the future of gaming

- 24 May 2016

Where will games be in 2025? Guardian games editor Keith Stuart led a fascinating discussion...

Glyndebourne’s Jerwood Young Artists

Glyndebourne’s Jerwood Young Artists

- 23 May 2016

This concert thrilled with the expectation of Glyndebourne’s future stars. Baritone Huw Montague Rendall began...

Elgar: The Dream Of Gerontius City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Brighton Festival Chorus

Elgar: The Dream Of Gerontius City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Brighton Festival Chorus

- 23 May 2016

Conductor Edward Gardner at the helm of this superbly drilled orchestra drove the work forward...

The Marian Consort – Breaking the Rules

The Marian Consort – Breaking the Rules

- 21 May 2016

These six perfectly balanced, exactly tuned young voices are at the top of their game....

Gemma Lois Summerfield (soprano) Simon Lepper (piano)

Gemma Lois Summerfield (soprano) Simon Lepper (piano)

- 21 May 2016

This recital began excellently with six Mendelssohn songs, including one by sister Fanny. I for...

Laurie Anderson: Slideshow

- 20 May 2016

Laurie Anderson’s world premiere of a new performance monologue was the centrepiece of 2016’s Festival’s...

Laurie Anderson, Nik Bärtsch & Eivind Aarset: Song Conversation

- 20 May 2016

Guest Director Laurie Anderson’s high profile concert in the middle of Brighton Festival saw her...

Brontë Hudnott (flute) Joseph Havlat  (piano)

Brontë Hudnott (flute) Joseph Havlat (piano)

- 19 May 2016

These two virtuoso musicians are perfectly matched in the delicacy and power of their performance....

Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour

Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour

- 19 May 2016

Take six girls, full of anger and energy and adventure as they erupt into womanhood...

Luka Okros (piano)

Luka Okros (piano)

- 19 May 2016

Debussy’s enchanting ‘Children’s Corner’ evokes the charm of childhood; Beethoven’s imposing ‘Waldstein’ sonata is always...