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Bernard Hughes

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

Articles By Bernard Hughes

Donohoe, LPO, Orozco-Estrada, RFH review – wit aplenty in rare Stravinsky

Thursday, 22 March 2018 Read more...

Sonoro, Ferris, St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate review - intriguingly programmed launch concert

Wednesday, 07 March 2018 Read more...

Coates, Tenebrae, Short, Kings Place review - effective meeting of cello and choir

Monday, 18 December 2017 Read more...

Labèques, Aurora Orchestra, Collon, Kings Place review - good-natured Schubert and Mozart delight

Saturday, 25 November 2017 Read more...

Marnie, English National Opera review – hyped new opera doesn’t hit the heights

Sunday, 19 November 2017 Read more...

Total Immersion: Julian Anderson, Barbican review - BBC ensembles showcase leading British composer

Monday, 23 October 2017 Read more...

Angela Hewitt, Wigmore Hall review – Bach Partitas shine and sing

Thursday, 19 October 2017 Read more...

Tetzlaff, LSO, Rattle, Barbican review - a triumphant homecoming for the maestro

Friday, 15 September 2017 Read more...

Die Zauberflöte, Royal Opera review – enjoyable revival of much loved production

Wednesday, 13 September 2017 Read more...

Prom 24 review: Crebassa, Philharmonia, Salonen – thrilling performance of Adams masterpiece

Thursday, 03 August 2017 Read more...

Prom 22 review: Pygmalion, Pichon – theatrical take on Monteverdi's Vespers

Tuesday, 01 August 2017 Read more...

Prom 13 review: Rana, BBCSO, Davis – Malcolm Sargent tribute lacks punch

Tuesday, 25 July 2017 Read more...

Prom 1 review: Levit, BBCSO, Gardner - fizzing Adams finally ignites mixed First Night

Saturday, 15 July 2017 Read more...

Wosner, Aurora Orchestra, Collon, Kings Place

Saturday, 06 May 2017 Read more...

Trpčeski, LSO, Roth, Barbican

Friday, 31 March 2017 Read more...

Bryars and Reich, London Philharmonic Orchestra, RFH

Friday, 17 March 2017 Read more...

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