wed 15/10/2025

Robert Beale

Articles By Robert Beale

Small, Hallé, Wong, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - return to Shostakovich’s ambiguous triumphalism

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Owen Wingrave, RNCM, Manchester review - battle of a pacifist

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Connolly, BBC Philharmonic, Paterson, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - a journey through French splendours

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Batsashvili, Hallé, Wong, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - a star in the piano universe

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Manchester Collective, RNCM review - exploring new territory

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BBC Philharmonic, Bihlmaier, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - an International Women's Day special

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Gromes, Hallé, Chauhan, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - new concerto and music of triumph

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Chamayou, BBC Philharmonic, Morlot, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - blasts of Boulez, magical Ravel

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Manchester Collective, RNCM review - something special in new music

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The Flying Dutchman, Opera North review - a director’s take on Wagner

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Gigashvili, Hallé, Cox, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - beauty and style from a winning pianist

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Love Life, Opera North review - Lerner and Weill's blast into the past

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Chamayou, BBC Philharmonic, Wigglesworth, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - Boulez with bonbons

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L’étoile, RNCM, Manchester review - lavish and cheerful absurdity

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Currie, Hallé, Wong, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - sparkle and intrigue

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Gerhardt, BBC Philharmonic, Chauhan, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester review - from grief to peace

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