The week in classical: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra; Three Choirs festival; Prom 16 – review Solidarity with Ukraine resounded with every note of an emotionally charged performance of Beethoven’s Ninth The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024
Three Choirs Festival review – 300-year-old festival celebrates the past and looks to the future The GBSR duo’s two concerts were particular highlights, while mezzo Beth Taylor was a standout in Holst’s choral ode The Cloud Messenger, programmed to celebrate his 150th anniversary The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
A Song on the End of World review – Pott’s powerful oratorio returns to Three Choirs festival Francis Pott’s compelling 1999 work was voted audience’s favourite festival premiere and so won a second performance at this year’s event. Its emphasis on war and human destruction feels even more urgent The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
Three Choirs festival: Quo Vadis review – George Dyson’s soul-searching oratorio still resonates Hereford CathedralReferencing the greats of English poetry, the remarkable polymath’s work asks questions about life, death and the great beyond The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022