Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 47 " DOCTOR WHO PROM, Royal Albert Hall
“Never seen a TARDIS before?” For many in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall, this probably is quite likely! The Proms haven’t had any adventures in time and space since Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary celebrations back in 2013, so its return was well overdue - especially as there have been several incarnations of the Doctor in that time. With the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the London Philharmonic Choir on hand, a spectacular showcase of the programme’s music was guaranteed.
Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals Autumn Season 2024
Off the back of their rebranding this summer, Sinfonia Smith Square have announced an Autumn Season that sits comfortably in line with their new ambitious and innovative aims as an organisation. Learn more about the lineup here!
A CHRISTMAS GAIETY Returns to the Royal Albert Hall in December
Following the runaway success of the debut A Christmas Gaiety performance last year, drag sensation Peaches Christ and conductor / producer Edwin Outwater will return to the Royal Albert Hall to host this year’s biggest camp Christmas party as part of the Hall’s festive celebrations for 2023 in association with Clapham Grand.
Southbank Centre Reveals Autumn/Winter 23/24 Classical Music Season With New Resident Artists
The Southbank Centre and its family of six Resident Orchestras have announced its Autumn/Winter 2023/24 programme. Continuing to bring the greatest symphonic, chamber music, and recital repertoire to the stages while championing classical music for the 21st century by presenting new works and unique experiences, the Autumn/Winter programme features a host of established and emerging talent.
Review: A CHRISTMAS GAIETY, Royal Albert Hall
Drag queens are rarely charged with the crime of being understated so it is hardly surprising that San Fran’s Peaches Christ and her co-host Edwin Outwater chose to partner up with the Royal Albert Hall for the UK debut of their perennial Christmas show.
Pianist Ethan Loch, From Glasgow, Is The BBC Young Musician 2022 Keyboard Winner
17-year-old pianist Ethan Loch, from Glasgow, has won the Keyboard Final of BBC Young Musician 2022 and will progress through to the Grand Final of the competition. He is the fifth and last finalist to be announced as part of the 2022 edition of the contest, joining viola player Jaren Ziegler, flautist Sofía Patterson-Gutiérrez, trumpeter Sasha Canter, and percussionist Jordan Ashman.
Pacific Symphony Announces Pedals and Pipes Series
Pacific Symphony has announced Pedals & Pipes, a series that presents a variety of national and international organists to perform diverse repertoire to the highest standard. This engaging trio of concerts showcases the supersonic splendor of the mighty William J. Gillespie Concert Organ, a spectacular one-of-a-kind instrument built specially to suit the perfect acoustics of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
BWW Review: A CLASSICAL GALA, Royal Albert Hall
A leading promoter and producer of opera, ballet and classical music for the last 50 years, the fact that Raymond Gubbay CBE is not a household name is baffling. For those who are in the know, he has been a tireless champion of the arts and has brought trailblazing innovation to many of his productions.