Backstage Pass (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Theatretrain I Don't Feel Like Dancing This September, Theatretrain, one of the UK's leading youth performing arts companies, will take over the Royal Albert Hall to showcase a spectacular array of talent. Backed by patrons including Catherine Tate and Derek...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Fifty years to the day since the death of Ralph Vaughan Williams, it was only fitting that this Prom should be for him alone. And for those among us who still insist that a little of his "modal mysticism" goes a long way, the Ninth and last Symphony was there to remind us that the old man went out as he came in – confounding his critics. Indeed, the man once described as "a queer, mad fellow from...
Musical Stew Daily (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
A historic reunion captured here, featuring Eric Burdon and War together for the first time in over 30 years. An showcase featuring electrifying R&B, funk, Latin and jazz. With a distinctive sound that captured the heart and soul of 1970’s America, Los-Angeles based WAR played the music that made people dance and think. Their 1970 [...]
The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
The annual appearance at the Proms of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain – 150 talented young players, untouched as yet by cynicism or routine – is always a thrill. And their latest, conducted by Antonio Pappano, was no exception, despite the difficulties of the three works they had chosen to play.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/24/2008
If you can read Idomeneo as a drama about Mozart and his father, you can read it as a drama about Graham Vick and the Arts Council. Of the organisations to be threatened with having their funding axed last year, Birmingham Opera Company seemed the least deserving, having consistently married artistic excellence with community involvement and audience development. They appealed and were heard, much...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
There was some surprise when it was learnt that Pierre Boulez, a conductor of immaculate precision, had taken to performing that sometimes rough diamond Leos Janacek. But with his recent readings of Janacek's last opera, From the House of the Dead, having drawn rave reviews, one approached this Prom of his music from 1926 (well into the Czech composer's prodigious old age) with real anticipation....
The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
The popular misconception of Tchaikovsky as a composer of splashy orchestra showpieces is hard to shake. Valery Gergiev seemed at pains to put this to rights and celebrate the fastidious craftsman in his complete performance of the composer's most "classical" ballet, The Sleeping Beauty. Such an event is a rarity in concert hall or theatre – at best we probably hear only about 80 per cent of the score....
New Musical Express (Free subscription) | yesterday
have announced a tour of UK and Ireland that kicks off in October.The band, who 'Oh! Vanity' as a single on October 20, hit the road from October 1.They play: Belfast The Spring And Airbrake (October 1)Limerick Dolan’s Warehouse (2)Dublin The Academy (3)Hull University (5)Warrington Parr Hall (6)Southend Chinnerys (8)Edinburgh The Picture House (11)Stirling Stirling Albert Halls...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Sunday evening's Prom brings a key figure back into the frame. Lang Lang may make more noise, and Daniel Barenboim may resonate beyond the confines of the concert hall, but for sheer ubiquitousness no musician can compare with the French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
Guest Music Bloggers (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
On Sept 28th, 2008, renowned performing arts organisation, Theatretrain, present their most ambitious show to date in the magnificent surroundings of The Royal Albert Hall. Theatretrain are one of the UK’s leading youth performing arts companies with over 80 schools around the country offering high quality training and the unique opportunity to perform in local and [...]
The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
It has been said that if queuing were an Olympic sport then the British team would be a shoo-in for the gold. And if the IOC does see fit to make queuing an Olympic event – London 2012 might seem an apposite moment to introduce it – then Seb Coe need look no further than the steps of the Royal Albert Hall for his national team. No one, and I mean no one, can out-queue a Prommer.
Evening Standard (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Nicknamed Little Mozart, on Sunday, the nine-year-old will make his debut at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Nicknamed Little Mozart, on Sunday, the nine-year-old will make his debut at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
BBC News (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
By way of example, Ms Spence said that if someone walked around the South Kensington area of London, they would encounter landmarks such as the Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum, which could not be found on Google Maps.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
Matthew Rye reviews NYO, Simon Preston and St John Passion at hwe Royal Albert Hall and on Radio 3
