Arts GFEST 2016: films and performances begin this weekend. London’s annual LGBTQI cross-art and cultural event GFEST – Gaywise FESTival opened on November 7 followed on November 8 with a visual arts exhibition ‘arty-party’ at Menier Gallery near London Bridge. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: Lulu: ENO Considered to be one of the seminal operas of the twentieth century, Berg’s score creates a unique sound world that combines his lyrical gifts with powerful orchestral writing. A gritty exploration of sexual desire, it follows the downfall of the enigmatic Lulu, who shatters the lives of her many lo By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: THE LILY AND THE ROSE: The Telling This concert and The Telling provided us with an illuminating and illuminated evening of evocative and emotionally vibrant music which highlighted not only the colour and sustained purity of their voicesboth solo and wrapped up together in tonal harmonic bliss but also the way in which this music, b By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Medicine and Mortality: Ensemble Molière The Ensemble Moliere brought us rather overlooked and sometimes neglected music from the French baroque and presents it with an artistic flair that adds real texture to the enjoyment of the music. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: THE ART OF FUGUE: Fretwork Fretwork were superb and we were instantly plunged into the perfect, sublime brilliance of the music and this elegant consort’s majestic handling of the music of Bach. Fretwork are celebrated for their attitude and poise with Bach and their commitment to presenting the works of the baroque in novel By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘A Peaceful Noise’ fundraising concert When terrorists attacked the Bataclan Theatre last November, shock waves rippled throughout the music community and messages of support and solidarity flooded in from across the globe. A Peaceful Noise, which makes its debut at Shepherds Bush Empire on November 15 aims to harness that solidarity and By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts OPERA PREVIEW: Alcina produced by Opera Alumnus Turn on, tune in and drop out – but don’t fly off the Händel with Opera Alumnus’ psychedelic production of Alcina. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts ‘Second Chances’ – Kenny Rials to release second album London-based gay recording artist Kenny Rials is set to release his second album, Second Chances, on Sunday, December 11. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Hollies come to Eastbourne Since forming in the 60s, THE HOLLIES have toured each and every year for over 50 years! By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: NEPTUNE’S SONG: Brighton Early Music Festival The evening finished off with a unexpected tour of the rest of the Sea Life center and with Telemann’s exquisite harmonies echoing in my mind I wandered into the deep, to gaze in wonder at the creatures of the abyss swimming all around and over me from out of a Perspex tunnel, and isn’t that Dear Re By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Early Music Festival: KIRCHER: Music, science and natural magic The programme of music explored chapters from nine books of Kircher’s masterpiece through chosen pieces of music by Kircher, Biber, Vivaldi, Rameau, and Handel with a tarantella and some superbly moving traditional Hebrew songs. Soperano Grace Davidson was in fine voice her rich coloured tones filli By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Aneesa Chaudhry’s Christmas Cracker Gig Three highly respected local artists all Golden Handbag Award winners come together in December to sing at the Latest Music Bar at Aneesa Chaudhry’s Christmas Cracker Gig. The night will include the power house singer Jennie Castell and the beautiful voice of Nick Ford. By Contributor • 2 min read
