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Bernard Hughes

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

Articles By Bernard Hughes

Castalian Quartet, Stoller Hall, Manchester online review - mercurial playing fits a varied programme

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Ibragimova, Davies, Sampson, Arcangelo, Wigmore Hall online review – baroque masterpieces played with verve

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Gabrieli Consort, McCreesh online review - joyous Bach Christmas Oratorio

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Voces8 LIVE from London online review part 2 – an assortment box of Christmas choral treats

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Voces8 LIVE from London online review - a cracking choral Christmas

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Osborne, Aurora Orchestra, Kings Place review – live music that lives and breathes

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Higham, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Emelyanychev online review - I should rococo

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Clayton, Frank-Gemmill, SCO, Kuusisto online review – small but beautifully formed

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Philharmonia, Rouvali, RFH review – wide range of American voices

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Cooper, Aurora Orchestra, Kings Place review - a heartwarming delight

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The Divine Comedy: Live from the Barbican review – thirty years of great songs

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Gillam, Miloš, Wigmore Hall review – charismatic performers, charming playing

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BBC Proms live online: Grosvenor, Evans, Philharmonia, Järvi review – energy and sparkle

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BBC Proms live online: London Sinfonietta, Paterson review – varied perspectives on city life

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BBC Proms live online: Uchida, LSO, Rattle review – eclectic concert makes good TV

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The Opera Story: Episodes review - whimsical takes on lockdown life

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