I remember it better than I remember most things these days. I remember, the first time I sat down to listen to The Notorious B.I.G.’s seminal debut album Ready To Die, being struck by the […]
Student pop-up orchestra thrills Christmas shoppers
Saturday’s Christmas shoppers were treated to the powerful sounds of a Leeds College of Music pop-up orchestra. The students were raising awareness and funds on behalf of Canopy Housing, a Leeds based charity that works to provide […]
Preview: Prague Symphony Orchestra at Leeds Town Hall 28/11/15
Internationally renowned British violinist, Chloë Hanslip performs with one of the top Czech musical ensembles, Prague Symphony Orchestra at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday 28 November. Described as performing with ‘panache, poise, and laser-like accuracy’ […]
Neil Young’s ‘Storytone’ Album Review
If all music could sound as crystal clear as this, it makes you wonder whether Young’s Pono portable music player was such a ridiculous idea. For Storytone, Young recruited a John Williams sized orchestra – […]
The Music Of Burt Bacharach at Leeds Town Hall
“It makes you proud of the city. They don’t build things like this anymore,” says an elderly man gazing up in wonder at Leeds Town Hall’s magnificently decorated ceiling. He’s right. Architecture is on its […]