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Criticks Reviews: Music

The Georgian Concert Society: Bach and French Music

The Georgian Concert Society: Bach and French Music

An extravagant concert of music for two harpsichords, celebrating J.S. Bach alongside Couperin and Rameau

Event Date(s): 13th Oct 2018

Location: St Cecilia's Hall and Museum, Edinburgh

Reviewed by: Michael Graham, University of Edinburgh

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The Triumph of Time and Truth (Instruments of Time and Truth)

The Triumph of Time and Truth (Instruments of Time and Truth)

A perfect Baroque conjunction.

Event Date(s): 20th Oct 2018

Location: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

Reviewed by: Anna Brunton, University of Oxford

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Pipedreams (Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)

Pipedreams (Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)

An inspiring evening of Handel and Telemann.

Event Date(s): 29th Nov 2018

Location: New Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Reviewed by: Brianna E. Robertson-Kirkland, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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The Dunedin Consort: Armonico Tributo

The Dunedin Consort: Armonico Tributo

The opening concert of the Glasgow Cathedral Festival gives everyone a chance to shine.

Event Date(s): 21st Oct 2018

Location: Glasgow Cathedral

Reviewed by: Andrew Bull, University of Glasgow

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Smoke and Mirrors: Aurora Orchestra Goes Gothic

Smoke and Mirrors: Aurora Orchestra Goes Gothic

Classical music and popular culture meet in this celebration of Shelley's Frankenstein.

Event Date(s): 14th Sep 2018

Location: Southbank Centre, London

Reviewed by: Taylin Nelson, King's College London

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A World of Enchantment: New Chamber Opera’s Production of Haydn’s Il mondo della luna

A World of Enchantment: New Chamber Opera’s Production of Haydn’s Il mondo della luna

A musical delight.

Event Date(s): 4th Jul 2018 - 14th Jul 2018

Location: Warden's Garden, New College, Oxford

Reviewed by: Georgina Prineppi

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Halle Festival 2018 (Part Two)

Halle Festival 2018 (Part Two)

Rewarding performances from the closing days of this year's Halle Festival.

Event Date(s): 8th Jun 2018 - 10th Jun 2018

Location: Halle an der Saale, Germany

Reviewed by: Ivan Ćurković, University of Zagreb

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Halle Festival 2018 (Part One)

Halle Festival 2018 (Part One)

Four contrasting approaches to Handel in the opening days of the 2018 Halle Festival.

Event Date(s): 27th May 2018 - 29th May 2018

Location: Halle an der Saale, Germany

Reviewed by: Ivan Ćurković, University of Zagreb

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Mozart’s La Finta Semplice (Classical Opera)

Mozart’s La Finta Semplice (Classical Opera)

A welcome performance of Mozart's first full-length opera.

Event Date(s): 6th Jun 2018 - 8th Jun 2018

Location: Southbank Centre, London

Reviewed by: Taylin Nelson, King's College London

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Georgian Concert Society: Syrinx – Telemann: The Saxon Alternative

Georgian Concert Society: Syrinx – Telemann: The Saxon Alternative

A programme highlighting the use of double reed and brass instruments in Telemann’s ensemble work.

Event Date(s): 20th Jan 2018

Location: St. Andrew’s and St. George’s West, Edinburgh

Reviewed by: Michael Graham, University of Edinburgh

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