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Bernard Hughes

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

Articles By Bernard Hughes

Echo Vocal Ensemble, Latto, Union Chapel review - eclectic choral programme garlanded with dance

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Kanneh-Mason, Britten Sinfonia, Shave, Milton Court - a grin and a big beaming smile

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Justin Lewis: Into the Groove review - fun and fact-filled trip through Eighties pop

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Goldscheider, Brother Tree Sound, Kings Place review - music of hope from a young composer

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Appl, Levickis, Wigmore Hall review - fun to the fore in cabaret and show songs

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BBC Proms: Steinbacher, RPO, Petrenko / Sternath, BBCSO, Oramo review - double-bill mixed bag

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BBC Proms: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaljuste review - Arvo Pärt 90th birthday tribute

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BBC Proms: Kholodenko, BBCNOW, Otaka review - exhilarating Lutosławski, underwhelming Rachmaninov

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BBC Proms: First Night, Batiashvili, BBCSO, Oramo review - glorious Vaughan Williams

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Siglo de Oro, Wigmore Hall review - electronic Lamentations and Trojan tragedy

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Marwood, Crabb, Wigmore Hall review - tangos, laments and an ascending lark

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Josefowicz, LSO, Mälkki, Barbican review - two old favourites and one new one

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Stile Antico, Wigmore Hall review - a glorious birthday celebration

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Donohoe, RPO, Brabbins, Cadogan Hall review - rarely heard British piano concerto

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London Choral Sinfonia, Waldron, Smith Square Hall review - contemporary choral classics alongside an ambitious premiere

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Ridout, 12 Ensemble, Wigmore Hall review - brilliant Britten and bombastic Brahms

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Album: Mobb Deep - Infinite

Eight years after Prodigy’s untimely passing, Mobb Deep are gracing our sound systems once again with unreleased vocals and brand new music. With...

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Clarkston, Trafalgar Theatre review - two lads on a road to...

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Album: Boz Scaggs - Detour

Boz Scaggs rarely does a less than wonderful album. His latest is an exemplary collection of smooth and soulful standard and a few other choice...