Category: Music
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PREVIEW: Lulu: A Murder Ballad @Royal Opera House
The acclaimed group The Tiger Lillies bring their unique combination of cabaret and punk to the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Studio Theatre in their production of Frank Wedekind’s tale of the rise and fall of Lulu, a social-climbing prostitute. Appearing at the theatre from the 23rd to the 28th November, the story follows Lulu’s progression from a […]
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Review Roundup… The Force of Destiny @English National Opera
It has been twenty years since The Force of Destiny was last performed at the English National Opera. So what did critics think of the opening night performance of the production directed by Calixto Bieito? The Arts Desk summed the production up by saying: “this feels like a strong company project, with everyone at ENO committed […]
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Preview: The Force of Destiny, English National Opera
Tonight is the opening performance of The Force of Destiny at the English National Opera’s home of the London Coliseum, in the first new production of Verdi’s tragic love story to appear at the venue for twenty years. Directed by Calixto Bieito, it is a rare chance to see the production at the English National Opera which […]
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Review: Elvis at the O2, O2 Arena
Ever wanted to visit Graceland to find out more about Elvis Presley but lacked the money or the time? Fret not because this special exhibition at the O2 really delivers. This exhibition which opened at the O2 last year has proved so successful that although it was originally supposed to close in August this year, […]
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Album Review: Balancing Act by Mike Holober
This latest album from the pianist (his first for six years) has plenty to offer in terms of the quality of the music. Balancing Act shows how his composing abilities allow him to explore different ideas and elements to create something fresh and vibrant. From album opener ‘Book of Sighs’ all the way through to […]
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Album Review: Come Fly With Me by Peter Andre
Peter Andre’s tribute to the Frank Sinatra and the big band era starts off tentatively but soon warms up to become an album that won’t fail to charm and put a smile on your face. As well as wowing audiences with his dancing skills on Strictly Come Dancing, Peter Andre has found time to record […]
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First Impressions of… Hello by Adele
After three years of waiting Adele has announced a brand new album and single all in the space of a week – much to the delight of her fans. She has described her latest album 25 as a make up album in comparison to previous album 21 which was very much a break up album. […]
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Coming soon to the Royal Opera House… Morgen Und Abend
The Royal Opera House is preparing to present the world premiere of Austrian composer Georg Friedrich Haas’s new opera Morgen Und Abend in the main house from the 13th to the 28th November. Directed by Graham Vick, the production is a co-commission and co-production between The Royal Opera and Deutsche Oper Berlin . This new opera […]
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The Lyric Hammersmith Announces its 2016 Spring Programme
The Lyric Hammersmith has announced its 2016 Spring season, including the first professional production of Simon Stephens Herons since it premiered in 2001, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Royal Opera House will present two contemporary operas in association with the Lyric Hammersmith. Herons: 15th January- 13th February 2016: this play by Simon Stephens originally premiered […]
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Album Review: A Room Forever by Aaron Irwin
Saxophonist and composer Aaron Irwin’s latest album ‘A Room Forever’ is filled with charm and warmth that will please fans and newcomers to his work alike. Alongside trombonist Matthew McDonald, bassist Thomson Kneeland and guitarist Pete McCann, Irwin has created an album that is consistently relaxing and enjoyable to listen to from beginning to end, […]