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

Articles By Bernard Hughes

Kaploukhii, Greenwich Chamber Orchestra, Cutts, St James's Piccadilly review - promising young pianist

Sunday, 02 November 2025 Read more...

Robin Holloway: Music's Odyssey review - lessons in composition

Saturday, 01 November 2025 Read more...

Shibe, LSO, Adès, Barbican review - gaudy and glorious new music alongside serene Sibelius

Monday, 20 October 2025 Read more...

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

Tuesday, 07 October 2025 Read more...

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

Friday, 03 October 2025 Read more...

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

Thursday, 02 October 2025 Read more...

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

Saturday, 27 September 2025 Read more...

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

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 Read more...

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

Tuesday, 09 September 2025 Read more...

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

Friday, 01 August 2025 Read more...

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

Thursday, 31 July 2025 Read more...

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

Saturday, 19 July 2025 Read more...

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

Saturday, 05 July 2025 Read more...

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

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 Read more...

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

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Read more...

Stile Antico, Wigmore Hall review - a glorious birthday celebration

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Read more...

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