Reviews

Reviews

  • THE SHEE

    Saturday 13 April 2013

    7:30PM

    Third time of seeing the Shee on this tour and they never disappoint. Stunningly talented musicians with three of the strongest, most beautiful voices I ever heard took us through very complex and moving original & trad material. Come back soon!

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    Average rating: 5

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  • WILTSHIRE AND SWINDON YOUTH ORCHESTRA / WILTSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA BIG BAND

    Saturday 06 April 2013

    7:30PM

    The concert was brilliant but I was very disappointed that the item I particularly went for - Bartok's Dance Suite, so ravishingly described above - was not played! Even this very evening of the concert, the Bartok is still advertised!
    It is not really fair to switch items without letting us know the change of programme and I do feel somewhat cheated.
    Is there some way you can email us and adapt your website when there is a change of programme so we do not book for something we might not have gone to if we'd known (or the reverse, of course)?
    I'd welcome your comments.
    SC

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    Average rating: 4

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  • BRADFORD ROOTS FESTIVAL

    Saturday 12 January 2013

    10:00AM

    "That was the best day of my whole life!" (Finn aged 6). Such an amazing musical experience for the whole family. Thank you to all organisers and performers - we'll be back.

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    Average rating: 5

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  • Seckou Keita and guests

    Saturday 27 October 2012

    7:30PM

    What an amazing concert - I was hooked from start to finish and just didn't want it to end. The musicians were all superb, especially zylophone/percussion player, both the singers and of course Seckou himself. The best concert I have been to here. It should have been sold out!

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    Average rating: 5

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  • Libor Novacek

    Sunday 14 October 2012

    7:30PM

    Only the very best can do justice to the Liszt B minor Sonata and the standing ovation Libor Novacek got at the end of his performance was recognition of this achievement. Brilliant, fearless playing had raw power mixed with subtle legato, virtuosity at the service of the music and thoughtful pacing that revealed the structure of this big work. The rest of the programme was also wonderfully well played. It was a pity that the auditorium was nowhere near full - have faith in your Artistic Director’s choice of new artists!

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    Average rating: 5

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  • Megson

    Saturday 16 June 2012

    8:00PM

    Megson were fantastic, really recommend going to see something at the centre, brilliant.

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    Average rating: 4.5

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  • Megson

    Saturday 16 June 2012

    8:00PM

    What a wonderfully refreshing concert. Megson are a truly musical duo who recognised the true quality of the accoustics at the music centre and perfomed their whole concert without amplification of any kind. If only more groups were confident enough to trust their own abilities and the wonderful building in which they are performing audiences would enjoy more truly accoustic perfomances.
    Well done Megson.

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    Average rating: 4.5

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  • Powerplant

    Friday 18 May 2012

    8:00PM

    This concert was really energetic and the use of everyday materials - such as a carrier bag and a wooden crate - the make music was simply wonderful to watch.

    It's clear that Joby Burgess has real passion for what he does and it was inspiring to watch. Coupled with the visual show on the screen behind him, it was a pure delight to sit in the audience this night.

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    Average rating: 5

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  • Powerplant

    Friday 18 May 2012

    8:00PM

    What a great concert. I loved all the pieces, but being a drummer I especially The Boom and the Bap. I've never heard a drum kit played like that, the effects and sounds that came out of the computer were amazing!
    Please come back to Wiltshire soon. J

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    Average rating: 5

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  • Lighting of The Torch

    Sunday 29 April 2012

    7:30PM

    An interesting programme beautifully played by a fine ensemble. The juxtaposition of the old, the not so old and the new worked well despite the rather tenuous links.

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    Average rating: 3

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