There are only a handful of bands around the world that can have such an impact on so many generations….
The Snow Maiden, Russian Siberian Ballet, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
December 20, 2018The Russian Siberian Ballet here in Cardiff, is a staple of the Christmas period at St David’s Hall for what…
Icons, Le Gateau Chocolat, Wales Millennium Centre
December 19, 2018As the year wraps up, we also see the end of the WMC’s Performances for the Curious season also conclude….
Fontaines D.C., Hotel Lux, The Moon
December 10, 2018As the recent period of great vitality of the rock and punk scene seems at last to be also reaching…
The John Wilson Orchestra, At the Movies, St David’s Hall
December 8, 2018My first live experience with John Wilson was when he conducted the LSO at SDH in August this year. The…
John Cooper Clarke and Others, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
December 8, 2018A winter feast of poetry and wit was on offer at St David’s Hall on Sunday night. The evening began…
King for a Day: The Nat King Cole Story, WMC
December 8, 2018The Performances for the Curious have caused debate and intrigue. The more I see the more I am (mostly) enthralled…
Matilda the Musical, RSC, Welsh Millennium Centre
December 8, 2018Roald Dahl is one of the most loved authors for childhood in the country, and his books have brought joy…
Katie Melua, St David’s Hall
December 3, 2018Since Katie Melua’s amazing debut Call Off the Search in 2003, Melua’s music has become synonymous with easy listening and…
Winterreise, Guy Withers & Esther Knight, Cardiff University School of Music
November 28, 2018What makes a great song cycle? This question has been asked by composers for hundreds of years. Few would debate…