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CONCERT REVIEW: Antony and Friends – Central Methodist Church, Todmorden – 22nd April 2023
The concert first half featured Antony Brannick on piano and Chris Irvin on oboe. He brought out the best in this deep-toned wind instrument. They opened with Holford’s quirky “Dance for a Gnome”, followed...
CONCERT REVIEW: Purely Classical: Todmorden Orchestra – Todmorden Town Hall – 25th March 2023
The concert opened with Edward Elgar’s “Cockaigne”, an appealing musical description of London. The mood varied from busyness to serenity.
The next work was Carl Nielsen’s concerto for flute and orchestra. The composer skilfully arranged...
CONCERT NEWS: Antidote: The Victoria Theatre’s Experimental Music Programme is Back for 2023
The Victoria Theatre in Halifax is making waves in the local music scene with its unique and experimental programme, Antidote. Curated by internationally recognised composer, musician and songwriter Aby Vulliamy, Antidote features some of...
CONCERT REVIEW: Todmorden Choral Society: Faurḗ’s Requiem and The Armed Man – St Mary’s...
For the first piece, the choir, conducted by Antony Brannick, were accompanied by Gary Hulme on the organ. Overall, the requiem is calm and melodious and it ends with the blissfully peaceful and beautiful...
CONCERT REVIEW: Antony and Friends – Central Methodist Church, Todmorden – 8th October 2022
Antony Brannick on piano began this concert with J S Bach’s French Suite no 1 in D minor (BWV 812), which consisted of a set of dances.
Next he was joined by Jonathan Whitehead for...