Elim Chan brought the Royal National Scottish Orchestra to another level… one that I did not know existed in the world of classical music! Hong Kong’s Elim Chan is RSNO’s […]
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Tag: Music
The BBC Big Band featuring Claire Martin OBE – The Queen’s Hall
From the moment of the first introduction, the band executed flawless control over notes and dynamics. Led by the remarkable conductor and arranger Barry Forgie, the band was musically impeccable. Whether it was large group passages or virtuosic solos, I am impressed by how they embody their repertoire.
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(Can This Be) Home – Traverse
When I walked into the Traverse to see (Can This Be) Home, I can honestly say I had no idea what to expect. I was refreshingly pleased and thoughtful when I left the theatre. Though I knew that the play was on the topic of Brexit, over the past few weeks however the whirlwind of news had gotten away from me, so I was quite a blank slate as an audience member when coming into the theatre.
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Norse Myths: Scottish National Jazz Orchestra – Queen’s Hall
Led by Arild Andersen on the double bass, Tommy Smith on saxophone, and Paolo Vinaccia with the drums, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra create an up-beat, but slightly repetitive, night of music that promises a trip through the stories of the most popular Norse gods.
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Kátya Kabanová – Festival Theatre
The story of a young woman in a miserable marriage who pursues a doomed romance with another man, this new adaptation of Leoš Janáček’s Kátya Kabanová is a gorgeously-designed piece of theatre.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat – Playhouse
A feel-good, bright, and cheesy night of fun, Bill Kenwright’s 2019 revival of this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic is a treat for all ages and tastes. Sold into slavery for annoying his brothers with prophetic dreams, the story chronicles the life of Joseph, son of Jacob.
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