Everyone is now a fairy!
‘Iolanthe’ English National Opera – October 2023 Cal McCrystal’s production of ‘Iolanthe’ was a big hit when first staged and judging by...
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Oct 11, 20231 min read
Equal first
Regarding Somervell's 'A Shropshire Lad', I unforgiveably forgot Sir Bryn Terfel's splendid version on his 'Silent Noon' CD - so let's...
Oct 10, 20233 min read
Benjamin Appl 'Forbidden Fruit'
Benjamin Appl has the highest profile of the three young singers being discussed. He is a former ‘Gramophone’ Young Artist of the Year, a...
Oct 10, 20232 min read
James Newby 'Fallen to Dust'
So now onto James Newby and ‘Fallen to Dust’. I understand that Newby’s inspiration for this recording was singing Finzi’s ‘Fear No More...
Oct 10, 20239 min read
Elgan Llyr Thomas 'Unveiled'
THREE WORTH HEARING The three recordings I am about to consider, ‘Unveiled’ sung by Welsh tenor Elgan Llyr Thomas, ‘Fallen to Dust’...
Oct 10, 20231 min read
THREE WORTH HEARING
I am publishing my review of recordings by Elgan Llyr Thomas, James Newby and Benjamin Appl in three separate posts. Elgan Llyr Thomas...
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Work in progress
I am putting the finishing touches to my review of new recordings by Elgan Llyr Thomas ('Unveiled'); James Newby ('Fallen to Dust') and...
Sep 15, 20231 min read
In love with singing...
I am going to be reviewing a range of recordings, radio recitals and live concerts focussing on the classical vocal repertoire. Please...
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