With Kris Emmett on flute with Gabrielle Lewis on piano there were plenty of well-known bonbons in his entertaining and laid-back programme. Philip R Buttall reviews
Philip R Buttall
Power, delicacy, erudition and wit: Sean Sweeney at the Minster Church of St Andrew
Sean Sweeney’s lunchtime recital at the Minister Church of St Andrew combined wit and erudition with power and delicacy on the organ and piano. Philip R Buttall reviews
Paris round-trip skilfully imagined in Jeremy Clark’s lunchtime recital
For his lunchtime recital at the Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth, Jeremy Clark used the organ for an imaginary round-trip to Paris. Phillip R Buttall was carried along.
Cornwall ensemble Levowan spellbinding at St Andrew’s lunchtime recital
The audience was spellbound by Cornwall’s newer and relatively small ensembles, Levowan, at the Minster Church of St Andrew’s lunchtime recital
Well-balanced recital mixes poignancy with power: David Crocker at the Minster Church of St Andrew
You don’t need to pull out all the stops to pull out all the stops. David Crocker’s organ recital at the Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth is well-balanced and enjoyable. Philip R Buttall reviews
David Stevens demonstrates the range of ‘king of instruments’ at St Andrews’ lunchtime recital
The ‘king of instruments’, that’s the organ to you, is not just volume and bombast, as demonstrated by David Stevens at Minster Church of St Andrew Lunchtime recital. Philip R Buttall reviews
Elan and enjoyment: the Wivelscombe String Quartet at St Andrews, Plymouth
The Wivelscombe String Quartet epitomised the ethos of the Minster Church of St Andrew lunchtime recitals. Philip R Buttall reviews
Plymouth Symphony Orchestra in heroic mood at Plymouth Guildhall (review)
An effective programme, inspired leadership and strong playing, Plymouth Symphony Orchestra ended an enjoyable concert heroically. Philip R Buttall reviews
Lasting impression of intimate power: Ed Jones kicks off Summer Recitals at St Andrew’s, Plymouth
Ed Jones kicks off the summer recitals at The Minister Church of St Andrew, Plymouth with intimacy and exhilaration. Philip R Buttall reviews
Inspirational North Devon Sinfonia show pzaz at Tavistock Parish Church for special arts festival concert
North Devon Sinfonia is renown for its inspirational qualities, and show their pzaz and enthusiasm at Tavistock Parish Church. Philip R Buttall reviews.
‘Talk of the town for years to come’: Beethoven Weekend from the Torbay Symphony Orchestra
A superb Beethoven fest, says Philip R Buttall of the Beethoven Weekend at the Ariel Centre Totnes on October 8 and 9, 2016
Joel Munday and Peter Clarke’s lunchtime recital leaves the audience with a spring in their step
Philip R Buttall reviews Joel Munday (violin) & Peter Clarke (piano) at the The Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth
Warm tones from Mediterranean-inspired music in Plymouth
Pierre-Emmanuel Largeron (violin) with Daniel King Smith (piano) at
Sherwell Centre, Plymouth University with music inspired by the Mediterranean. Philip R Buttall reviews
‘Countdown to Christmas, in a delightful moorland setting’: Ten Tors Orchestra & Choir with Alexander Robin Baker at Tavistock Church
The well-established tradition of the Ten Tors Orchestra & Choir at Tavistock Church marks the countdown to Christmas. Philip R Buttall reviews
‘Simple sincerity and tonal beauty’: Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s Elijah
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah was a superlative performance. Philip R Buttall reviews