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Bernard Hughes

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

Articles By Bernard Hughes

Album: Ben Folds - Sleigher

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Christmas with Connaught Brass, Milton Court review - delightful seasonal fare from Bach to Boulanger

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Mailley-Smith, Piccadilly Sinfonietta, St Mary-le-Strand review - music in a resurgent venue

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Jonathan Coe: The Proof of My Innocence review - a whodunnit with a difference

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The Orchestral Forest, Smith Square Hall review - living the orchestra from the inside

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Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, Wigmore Hall review - warm and colourful Bartók and Brahms

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Blond Eckbert, English Touring Opera review - dark deeds afoot in the woods

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Angela Hewitt, Wigmore Hall review - Scarlatti miniatures outshine Brahms behemoth

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theartsdesk Q&A: conductor Dalia Stasevska on her new album of contemporary orchestral music

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Prom 44, Shani, Rotterdam Philharmonic review - impressive multi-tasking by conductor-pianist

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Prom 36, McGill, BBCSSO, New review - summery Shakespearean mummery

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Prom 32, Gillam, BBCNOW, Venditti review - belated debuts and a dancing delight

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Prom 26, Feldmann, BBC Philharmonic, Bihlmaier review - two warhorses and a femmage

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NMC Recordings at 35, Dutch Church, London review - a fitting celebration

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Goldscheider, Royal Orchestral Society, Miller, SJSS review - fine horn playing from the very best

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Hugo Rifkind: Rabbits review - 31 wild parties and a funeral

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