One feature of St David’s Hall’s International Concert Series has been nights with the guitar. For the past few…
Sibelius Second Symphony, Philharmonia, St David’s Hall
December 1, 2019The Philharmonia were last seen given an awesome rendition of Holst’s The Planets. Here they were back again just a…
Tommaso Starace Quartet at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny
November 26, 2019Anglo-Italian saxophonist Tommaso Starace has long been standard-bearer for Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley, who himself has long been resident in…
Das Rheingold, Tarnhelm Opera, Llandaff Cathedral
November 19, 2019It’s a delight to see newly formed operatic groups come together and bring us ambitious material. In their first show,…
Grieg’s Piano Concerto, BBC NOW, St David’s Hall
November 17, 2019‘Heroes and Heartache’ is the title of the latest concert from BBC NOW. This double pairing of both Greig and…
Prague Symphony Orchestra, Mahler Third Symphony
November 10, 2019I am still processing what was witnessed in this concert. In a rare appearance from the Prague Symphony, a blazing…
Lisa Stansfield, St David’s Hall
November 6, 2019It’s been thirty years since Lisa Stansfield’s solo debut album Affection was released and a recording that proved a career-defining…
Laura Deignan and Sioned Evans, St David’s Hall
November 6, 2019These afternoon concerts at St David’s make a great addition to the concept calendar. Clarinetist Laura Deignan has been…
China Crisis, Acapela Studio
October 30, 2019The resurgence of 80s bands in recent years as been very hit or miss of late with many fans…
Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, WNO Orchestra, St David’s Hall
October 29, 2019I’ve been telling people just how exceptional the orchestra of Welsh National Opera were during their performances of The Cunning…