Vaughan Williams Sea Symphony

Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony and A London Symphony The English Arts Chorale and Orchestra On Saturday, October 8th, conductor Leslie Olive with The English Arts Chorale and Orchestra, joined by the Eye Bach Choir, will perform Vaughan Williams’ first and second symphonies. A rare opportunity to hear both the Read more…

Lewes Festival of Song

Fairy Tales, Adventures, Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies. Gareth won the Kathleen Ferrier competition in 2013 and performs at the Leeds Lieder and Oxford Festivals. Conductor and accompanist William is founder and Artistic Director of the London English Song Festival. Their tapestry of songs contemplates the wonder of childhood and its place in our memories. Read more…

Vaughan Williams 150th Anniversary

The Parliament Choir Simon Over CONDUCTORGreg Morris CONDUCTORSouthbank SinfoniaThe Bar Choral SocietyGareth Brynmor John BARITONE Vaughan WilliamsDona Nobis Pacem, Valiant for Truth, Five Mystical Songs, Serenade to Music The Choir of the UK Parliament is an inclusive organisation, where politicians of all parties and staff work harmoniously together.  It is Read more…

Havergal Brian Recital

10.45am l Dorchester Abbey l Tickets: £22.50 Gareth Brynmor John (baritone) Christopher Glynn (piano) HAVERGAL BRIAN: When Icicles Hang by the Wall; Sorrow Song; The Message; Farewell; Piping Down the Valleys Wild; The Land of Dreams; The Defiled Sanctuary; John Dowland’s Fancy; Lady Ellayne; Why Dost Thou Wound and Break Read more…

Wild Arts Cosi fan Tutte

A fine young cast excel, with engaging energy and superb singing … a knowing, cheeky sense of humour, while never detracting from Mozart’s delectable score. An affordable and accessible production, attracting those who might be new to opera. The Guardian New staging by P Burton-Morgan New version of the English Read more…

Aalborg Symfoniorkester

PÅSKEKONCERT Bach (arr. Stokowski): Komm süsser Tod Nystedt: Immortal Bach Bach (arr. Stokowski): Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs — Bach – Respighi: Three Chorale Preludes Poulenc: Gloria Dirigent: Graham Ross Solist: Gareth Brynmor John, baryton Elsa Benoit, sopran Kor: Coro Misto https://www.aalborgsymfoni.dk/Koncerter/P%C3%85SKEKONCERT-,13-04-2022

WNO: Don Giovanni

https://wno.org.uk/whats-on/don-giovanni-mozart Based on the legend of Don Juan, Welsh National Opera’s production is set during the Spanish Golden Age. Mozart reflects both comedy and tragedy brilliantly in the score, including the ‘Catalogue’ aria detailing Giovanni’s list of 2065 lovers, the sparkling ‘Champagne’ aria and the high drama of the heart-stopping Read more…

WNO: Madam Butterfly

https://wno.org.uk/whats-on/madam-butterfly-puccini Madam Butterfly is a powerful story of unrequited love, human pain and suffering which is magnificently intensified by Puccini’s glorious music, promising a night of drama and emotion. Inspired by Puccini’s fantasy landscape of exotic pleasures, Lindy Hume’s new production interprets Butterfly’s famous story through a 21st century lens.  Read more…