Reviews Archive
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Birmingham Town Hall, 17 May 2023, 5***** David Gray & Paul Gray
Elegance, expression and consummate artistry
Alessandro Stradella, 1678 The Power of Paternal Love - The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham – The Barber Opera, University of Birmingham 14 April 2023 – 5*****, David Gray & Paul Gray
A very long overdue revival of an opera that needs to be heard more
Good Friday St Matthew Passion, Ex Cathedra, Friday 7 April 2023, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 5**** Reviewers - David Gray & Paul Gray
Another magnificent performance of this wonderful work
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610, Hereford Cathedral, Hereford Choral Society, 18 March 2023, 4****. David Gray & Paul Gray
A performance of great technical accomplishment and power
Sinfonia Viva. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 5 March 2023. 4****. William Ruff
Crisp baroque elegance from Sinfonia Viva
Orlando Consort. Lakeside, Nottingham. 23February 2023. 4****. William Ruff
Vocal gems from The Orlando Consort's farewell tour
Byrd’s Great, Ex Cathedra, Birmingham Town Hall, Sunday 5 February 4pm 5***** David Gray
A glorious celebration of an iconic English composer
Handel's Messiah, City of Birmingham Choir & City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 09 December 2022 4**** David Gray & Paul Gray
A fresh take on an iconic classic.
El Gran Teatro Del Mundo. Lakeside, Nottingham. 17 November 2022. 4****. William Ruff
El Gran Teatro Del Mundo: civilised musical conversation and generosity of spirit
Re-wilding the Wasteland, I Fagiolini, Three Choirs Festival, Holy Trinity Church, Hereford, 24/07/22, 5***** David Gray & Paul Gray
A perfect fusion of exquisite singing and remarkable poetry
Voice – Hildegard Transfigured 28/07/2022 All Saints Church, Hereford; Megaphones for the Unheard 29/07/2022 Hereford Cathedral. Two concerts as part of the Three Choirs Festival, Hereford 2022 – 5***** David Gray and Paul Gray
Voice - Truly Voices of Angels
I Fagiolini – Draw on, Sweet Night - Three Choirs Festival, All Saints Church, Hereford, Saturday 23/07/22 5***** Reviewers David Gray & Paul Gray
A sweet, late-summer evening of music, with tales of chivalry and sweet honey-sucking bees