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Reviews
Tchaikovsky 6, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Tuesday 12 November, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A ravishing and emotionally compelling reading of this great symphony.”
Faire is the heaven – beginnings in Bournville, Ex Cathedra, St Francis Church Bournville, Sat 09 November 2024, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A celebration of music from the early years of this excellent choir.”
Pavel Haas Quartet. Lakeside, Nottingham, 07 November 2024, 5 ☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“The Pavel Haas Quartet demonstrate why they are so special.”
Photo credit: Petra Hajska.
Play On! - Talawa Theatre with The Belgrade Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome until Sat 09 November 2024 – Touring until 22 February 2025.
“A partial performance of what might be a great show.”
Max Richter - Symphony Hall, Birmingham 05 November 2024 (and other dates/venues as part of a 2024/25 world tour) , 4☆☆☆☆. David Gray & Paul Gray.
“Doleful - yet captivating.”
Othello: William Shakespeare RSC, Stratford Upon AvonRuns, until 23 November 2024, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Roderick Dungate, AD Performance.
“Every drop of drama, not a single drop of melodrama.”
Photo Credit: Johan Persson.
Jess Gillam Ensemble. Lakeside, Nottingham. 2 November 2024, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“Simply astonishing.”
Photo Credit: Robin Clewley.
Partition of the Heart: A Journey of Remembrance and Reconciliation, Directed by Mukhtar Dar with music by Simon Duggal, mac Birmingham, 30-31 October 2024, 2☆☆. Review Dan Auluk.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 24 October 2024, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“A concert rarity meets a popular showpiece”
Photo credit: Kaupo Kikkas.
Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra of Tokyo, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 23 October 2024, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A welcome visit to Birmingham from a fine Japanese orchestra.”
Photo Credit: Giorgia Bertazzi.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Sinfonia of London. John Wilson. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 19 October 2024, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“A demanding programme thrillingly performed by soloist, orchestra and conductor”
Photo credit: Ollie Ali.
The New Real: David Edgar, RSC, The Other Place, Stratford Upon Avon. Runs until 02 November 2024, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: Roderick Dungate.
Photo Credit: Ikin Yum.
put your heart under your feet... and walk! , Steven Cohen (Lille), Fierce Festival, performed at mac Birmingham, Friday 18 October, 2024, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review Dan Auluk.
“Fascinating! Fearless! Ferocious and Fierce! A full force performance!”
Photo Credit: Allan Thiebault.
Silenzio! Fierce Festival, CBSO Centre, supported by Centrala, Friday 18 October, 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Dan Auluk.
“Intense, humorous and reclaiming power in performance.”
Photo Credit: Maurycy Stankiewicz.
Sir Mark Elder Conducts Brahms & Shostakovich – CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Wednesday 16 October 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“Two knights – Sir Mark Elder and Sir Stephen Hough – unite with the CBSO for a night of exceptional music making.”
Becoming Nancy, Birmingham Rep, 08 October to 02 November 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Hannah Phillips.
“Watching a diverse audience in The House at Birmingham Rep dance and sing along with Donna Summer made my younger Brummie queer heart sing!”
Photo Credit: Mark Senior.
Can Çakmur (Piano), Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 13 October 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
"Can Çakmur: fine pianist and impressive communicator."
Photo: Royal Concert Hall.
Callings by Kabosh Theatre, written by Dominic Montague, Directed by Paula McFetridge, mac Birmingham, 10 & 11 Oct, then on tour, 3✩✩✩. Review: Dan Auluk.
“Thought provoking, intimate and full of hope.”
Photo Credit: Johnny Frazer.
Brahms 2, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham 10 October 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A thrilling piece by Thomas Adès, contrasting nicely with some more familiar fare.”
Catrin Finch and Aoife Ní Bhriain. Lakeside, Nottingham. 02 October 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
"Welsh harp and Irish fiddle conjure myth and magic"
Photo credit: Jennie Caldwell.