Opera + Classical Music Reviews
Natalie Clein serves up a Sunday morning treat with solo cello works at the Wigmore Hall
by Sam Smith
Excellent programming meets divine playing
A brilliantly timed UK première of Tan Dun’s ‘Buddha Passion’
by Barry Creasy
Handel in Italy: Carolyn Sampson and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra
by Barry Creasy
All French but considerably varied: Three Violin Sonatas from Elena Urioste and Tom Pos...
by Sam Smith
Least Like the Other: Irish National Opera’s 70 minute take on Rosemary Kennedy is mu...
by Keith McDonnell
The Amatis Piano Trio proves the best things come in threes at the Wigmore Hall
by Sam Smith
Katya Kabanova: Simon Rattle conducts a shattering performance with the LSO and an unbe...
by Keith McDonnell
The Magic Flute: A new cast brings dramatic vitality to The Royal Opera’s revival of ...
by Keith McDonnell
A slightly foggy Christmas from Charpentier and Les Arts Florissants
by Barry Creasy
Two choral masterpieces put the LSO Chorus through their paces at the Barbican
by Keith McDonnell
The Magic Flute: Two stars shine in the Royal Opera’s revival of Mozart’s classic t...
by Keith McDonnell
Solomon’s Knot present Kuhnau’s Christmas Cantatas at Wigmore Hall
by Barry Creasy
Ex Cathedra wish everyone a Merry Christmas in a stylish concert tour
by Barry Creasy
Keeping Christmas in its heart: Benedict Sheehan’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
by Barry Creasy
Tosca: Romaniw & de Tommaso set the Covent Garden stage alight with thrilling singing
by Keith McDonnell
Inspiring Bach: Spiritato with The Marian Consort – Music both divine and martial
by Melanie Eskenazi
‘A Renaissance Christmas’: Stile Antico’s sublime sounds at London’s newest mus...
by Barry Creasy
Sinfonia of London review: John Wilson’s hand-picked orchestra excels in a superb eve...
by Keith McDonnell
Manchester Camerata and Jess Gillam bring magic and class to Nevill Holt Opera’s wint...
by Sam Smith
It’s A Wonderful Life review: ENO serves up a festive helping of Americana
by Keith McDonnell
LPO celebrates its 90th anniversary with Vaughan Williams and Tippett
by Barry Creasy
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HiFi Sean & David McAlmont – Happy Ending 31 Jan 2023
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Sweet Baboo – The Wreckage 30 Jan 2023
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The Cool Greenhouse @ Patterns, Brighton 30 Jan 2023
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JW Francis – Dream House 27 Jan 2023
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Sam Smith – Gloria 27 Jan 2023
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SG Lewis – AudioLust & HigherLove 27 Jan 2023
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Complete Mountain Almanac – Complete Mountain Almanac 27 Jan 2023