Review: Fever (The Metropolitan Orchestra)
A feast of Russian music, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams, attracts a full house.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
A feast of Russian music, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams, attracts a full house.
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Delectable Debussy degustation with French fries on the side.
A birthday celebration with plenty to sing and dance about.
Grace and some spicy paprika from an exciting young Hungarian cellist.
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An eclectic mix of material from an exciting young talent.