United Kingdom Schubert and Liszt: Llŷr Williams (piano), The Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. 9.11.2017. (GPu)
Schubert’s Sonata in C minor is the Crowning Glory for Llŷr Williams
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An Hour of Russian Delight and Illumination with The Prince Regent’s Band
United Kingdom Ewald, Böhme, Glazunov: The Prince Regent’s Band [Fraser Tannock, Richard Thomas (trumpets and cornets), Anneke Scott (althorn and French horn), Phil Dale (baritone and trombone), Jeff Miller (tuba)]. Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 7.11.2017. (GPu)
Huw Morgan’s Programme Disappoints, but Not his Musicianship
United Kingdom Ravel, Enescu, Williams, Arban: Huw Morgan (trumpet), Christopher Williams (piano), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 13.10.2017. (GPu)
John Copley’s production of Die Fledermaus retains its champagne sparkle
United Kingdom Johann Strauss II, Die Fledermaus: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / James Southall (conductor), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 14.10.2017. (GPu)
WNO’s From the House of the Dead – an Outstanding Achievement, Mandatory Viewing
United Kingdom Janáček, From the House of the Dead: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera / Tomáš Hanus (conductor), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 12.10.2017. (GPu)
Thomas Carroll Returns Home in a Double Capacity, as Soloist and Conductor
United Kingdom Mozart, Schumann, Mendelssohn: Thomas Carroll (cello), Orpheus Sinfonia / Thomas Carroll (conductor), The Great Hall, Swansea University, 11.10.2017. (GPu)
Llŷr Williams Impresses and Delights in a Wide-ranging Recital
United Kingdom Debussy, Britten, Albeniz, Granados, Mompou, Liszt: Llŷr Williams (piano). The Great Hall, Swansea University. 8.10.2017. (GPu)
Musical Riches in a Recital for Solo Violin by Benjamin Baker
United Kingdom Ysaye and Paganini: Benjamin Baker (violin), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 6.10.2017. (GPu)