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Bernard Hughes

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Bernard Hughes is a composer and writer, based in London.

Articles By Bernard Hughes

BBC Proms: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaljuste review - Arvo Pärt 90th birthday tribute

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BBC Proms: Kholodenko, BBCNOW, Otaka review - exhilarating Lutosławski, underwhelming Rachmaninov

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BBC Proms: First Night, Batiashvili, BBCSO, Oramo review - glorious Vaughan Williams

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Siglo de Oro, Wigmore Hall review - electronic Lamentations and Trojan tragedy

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Marwood, Crabb, Wigmore Hall review - tangos, laments and an ascending lark

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Josefowicz, LSO, Mälkki, Barbican review - two old favourites and one new one

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Stile Antico, Wigmore Hall review - a glorious birthday celebration

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Donohoe, RPO, Brabbins, Cadogan Hall review - rarely heard British piano concerto

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London Choral Sinfonia, Waldron, Smith Square Hall review - contemporary choral classics alongside an ambitious premiere

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Ridout, 12 Ensemble, Wigmore Hall review - brilliant Britten and bombastic Brahms

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Jessica Duchen: Myra Hess - National Treasure review - well-told life of a pioneering musician

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RAM Song Circle, Wigmore Hall review - excellent young musicians lift the spirits

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Album: Ben Folds - Sleigher

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Christmas with Connaught Brass, Milton Court review - delightful seasonal fare from Bach to Boulanger

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Mailley-Smith, Piccadilly Sinfonietta, St Mary-le-Strand review - music in a resurgent venue

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Jonathan Coe: The Proof of My Innocence review - a whodunnit with a difference

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