Words by Jonathan Glen Performed by Gabriela Montero & the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Conducted by Michael Seal Tonight the Symphony Hall is witness to a duel between two great Russians. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is joined by Venezuelan-American pianist Gabriella Montero to take on Sergei Rachmaninov’s stirring 1901 Piano Concerto […]
Words by Althea Patterson / Production pics by Bill Cooper One asks the question, is opera is accessible to all? I’ve loved it since I heard Luciano Pavarotti sing during the 1990 World Cup – and chances are many will first experience opera through a crossing of mediums; absorbing ringtones or advertising, then wondering why […]
Words by Matthew Osborne With the rain persisting and the temperature no warmer than a fridge, I look forward to an evening of folk around a roaring fire in one of the many snugs inside the Prince of Wales. However I am dismayed to learn, upon my arrival, that tonight’s musical entertainment will take place […]
Words by Althea Patterson / Pics by Lucy Heath If you’ve been curious about going to a Jazz night, but felt put off at the prospect of it being chock full of Louis Balfour types, then rest assured – at York’s Cafe & Bakery not a bad bowl cut or Polo neck jumper were to […]
Words by John Noblet / Pics by Jonathan Morgan When dispatched by Birmingham Review to a gig I don’t always make it in time to see the support band, something I feel vaguely guilty about. However in this instance, being late might have been the better option. Missing Batsch, I did catch Amateur Best – […]
