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Bernard Hughes is a composer and writer, based in London.

Articles By Bernard Hughes

Castalian Quartet, Stoller Hall, Manchester online review - mercurial playing fits a varied programme

Friday, 09 April 2021 Read more...

Ibragimova, Davies, Sampson, Arcangelo, Wigmore Hall online review – baroque masterpieces played with verve

Thursday, 01 April 2021 Read more...

Gabrieli Consort, McCreesh online review - joyous Bach Christmas Oratorio

Thursday, 07 January 2021 Read more...

Voces8 LIVE from London online review part 2 – an assortment box of Christmas choral treats

Sunday, 27 December 2020 Read more...

Voces8 LIVE from London online review - a cracking choral Christmas

Tuesday, 15 December 2020 Read more...

Osborne, Aurora Orchestra, Kings Place review – live music that lives and breathes

Sunday, 13 December 2020 Read more...

Higham, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Emelyanychev online review - I should rococo

Friday, 11 December 2020 Read more...

Clayton, Frank-Gemmill, SCO, Kuusisto online review – small but beautifully formed

Friday, 27 November 2020 Read more...

Philharmonia, Rouvali, RFH review – wide range of American voices

Tuesday, 27 October 2020 Read more...

Cooper, Aurora Orchestra, Kings Place review - a heartwarming delight

Sunday, 18 October 2020 Read more...

The Divine Comedy: Live from the Barbican review – thirty years of great songs

Saturday, 17 October 2020 Read more...

Gillam, Miloš, Wigmore Hall review – charismatic performers, charming playing

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 Read more...

BBC Proms live online: Grosvenor, Evans, Philharmonia, Järvi review – energy and sparkle

Thursday, 10 September 2020 Read more...

BBC Proms live online: London Sinfonietta, Paterson review – varied perspectives on city life

Wednesday, 02 September 2020 Read more...

BBC Proms live online: Uchida, LSO, Rattle review – eclectic concert makes good TV

Monday, 31 August 2020 Read more...

The Opera Story: Episodes review - whimsical takes on lockdown life

Thursday, 02 July 2020 Read more...

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