Vivid storytelling combines with stylish musicianship in this new-minted Messiah
Author: William Ruff
Stylish, virtuoso playing and a something-for-everyone programme
A high-energy performance of sweeping melodies, grandeur and spiritual conviction
Nottingham young musicians shine in music of geographical and emotional extremes
Innovative presentation of Mozart at his most sublime
An innovative programme which quickened the pulse and refreshed the spirit.
Venetian music to ravish and stupefy the senses
Czech musicians celebrate music from their homeland with plenty of local colour
A recital of poetic insight and technical finesse from the Leeds Piano Competition winner
ON’s Greek Passion: disturbing, puzzling, full of musical and dramatic energy
Opera North proves that Caesar can still conquer the 21st century stage
Opera North’s La Bohème: squalor has never been so beautiful
Orchestral finesse combines with choral precision
Nottingham Sacconi Quartet October 31 2019 Lakeside, Nottingham 5***** Review: William Ruff @ReviewsGate A silver anniversary celebrated with compelling music-making There can’t be many occasions when bricks and mortar get a round of applause – but Thursday’s Lakeside concert marked the 25th anniversary of the Djanogly Recital Hall. And the audience were only too pleased to celebrate not only the Hall’s qualities as a fine musical instrument in its own right but also …
Nottingham The Riot Ensemble October 28 2018 NTU University Hall, Nottingham 3*** Review: William Ruff @ReviewsGate Welcome to the strange world of groundbreaking contemporary music The Riot Ensemble sounds dangerous, so I was careful not to sit too near the front. Slightly disappointingly the eight musicians who make up the ensemble were all very well-behaved: no outlandish costumes, no missiles hurled at the audience. In fact, they looked like a group of serious-minded …
Angela Hewitt: an artist of flawless technique and probing intelligence
A change of conductor and symphony but no shortage of thrills
The Nottingham Philharmonic serve up an invigorating, challenging work-out for the senses
Supremely civilised musical conversations in an exciting new concert venue
Warmth and refinement from the award-winning Esmé Quartet