1+ week, 3+ day ago   (341+ words) Set against the glow of hundreds of candles at St Vincent's, the concert is performed in the charming setting of the historic Church. The pianist, Matthew Shiel, renowned for a repertoire from classical to jazz and film music, is joined…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (395+ words) With the double bass players already at their instruments, members of the Berliner Philharmoniker quietly and efficiently moved to their desks to be followed by their First Concertmaster. Without delay, on came Kirill Petrenko to conduct two very well known…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (70+ words) Mina Liccione is a New York comedian / dancer who moved to Dubai and encountered all forms ‘cultural mishaps, decolonisation, and discovering the Habibi way’! She has foundered Dubomedy - a school for comedy and played a major role in developing the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (153+ words) Kara Wilson has created her own unique style of one woman Fringe shows with her series of Painter Plays, previously portraying Beryl Cook and Vanessa Bell. This year, she has selected the artist, Helen Bradley, whose vivid, figurative landscapes capture…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (375+ words) In this candlelit concert in the intimate setting of the chapel, Shiel is joined by musicians Hannah Ruddick-Trentmann (trumpet) and Magesh Magesh (drums) to create a jazz trio. The programme celebrates the sound of 20th century New York with blues, Berlin…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (131+ words) It’s an interesting introductory text; ‘A precious and unique sari awaits the presence of a boy to pull it out of the wardrobe and drape it on his slender shoulders. In the meantime, the sari shares secrets with anyone who…...

4+ week, 16+ hour ago   (109+ words) This was the first of three concerts for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s residency at the Festival. There were just two works - one a much loved Beethoven symphony and the other a Scottish premiere from an hitherto less known composer. For…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (217+ words) “Marc has a special set of skills, both a fantastically talented musician and also meticulously organised - the most exquisite sound imaginable!”Dame Judi Dench, Patron of the London Firebird Orchestra A Gothic 1857 architectural gem, St. Vincent’ Chapel offers a warm,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (217+ words) “Marc has a special set of skills, both a fantastically talented musician and also meticulously organised - the most exquisite sound imaginable!”Dame Judi Dench, Patron of the London Firebird Orchestra A Gothic 1857 architectural gem, St. Vincent’ Chapel offers a warm,…...