Reviews and previews of live performances and the arts
The Manhattan Mercury
- A look at the rejuvenated opera scene, The Manhattan Mercury, August 3, 1983
- ‘Elijah’ has good, bad moments, The Manhattan Mercury, July 1983
- Director brings choir to life, Clifford Bunford, The Manhattan Mercury, July 25, 1983
- Last band concert set, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 24, 1983
- Local production of ‘Elijah’ slated, The Manhattan Mercury, July 21, 1983
- Challenging the imagination, John Alldis, The Manhattan Mercury, July 20, 1983
- Band series continues, The Manhattan Mercury, July 19, 1983
- Conductor has a busy life, Clifford Bunford,The Manhattan Mercury, July 19, 1983
- It only seemed like an Eternity of listening, The Manhattan Mercury, July 18, 1983
- Class Act will delay your dinner, The Manhattan Mercury, July 18, 1983
- Variety of music scheduled, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 17, 1983
- Musical delight: Yours for a song, The Manhattan Mercury, July 17, 1983
- Black Frost rocks in the park, The Manhattan Mercury, July 15, 1983
- Class Act has lots of potential, The Manhattan Mercury, July 14, 1983
- Mainstreet delights listeners, The Manhattan Mercury, July 12, 1983
- Eternity comes to park, The Manhattan Mercury, July 12, 1983
- In the mood…and unswinging, The Manhattan Mercury, July 11, 1983
- Band concert slated, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 11, 1983
- Music workshop slated, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 10, 1983
- Critique of Army band unfair, The Manhattan Mercury, July 10, 1983
- ‘In the Mood’ for Cajun?, Bayou to Big BlueThe Manhattan Mercury, July 08, 1983
- A most unusual situation, The Manhattan Mercury, July 6, 1983
- Gone to the dogs? Not exactly, The Manhattan Mercury, July 6, 1983
- Flute music slated at KSU, The Manhattan Mercury, July 5, 1983
- City band to go patriotic, The Manhattan Mercury, July 4, 1983
- Music takes to the Park, The Manhattan Mercury, July 3, 1983
- Talent night has moments, The Manhattan Mercury, July 3, 1983
- Oil drums to make music, The Manhattan Mercury, July 1, 1983
- Variety of music in concert, The Manhattan Mercury, June 1983
- Country group ‘engaging’, Black Horse Country, The Manhattan Mercury, June 27, 1983
- Music offerings varied, The Manhattan Mercury, June 26, 1983
- Hey, group rings a bell, The Manhattan Mercury, June 24, 1983
- Cast shines in opera, The Manhattan Mercury, June 22, 1983
- Soloists featured at Band concert, The Manhattan Mercury, June 19, 1983
- Military band uninspiring, The Manhattan Mercury, June 17, 1983
- Festival has highs and lows, The Manhattan Mercury, June 16, 1983
- Music critics gather to — what else? –criticize, The Manhattan Mercury, June 15, 1983
- Band fills the hills with music, The Manhattan Mercury, June 15, 1983
- Youth have chance to play some jazz, The Manhattan Mercury, June 5, 1983
- Opera Theater season varied, The Manhattan Mercury, June 2, 1983
- Basie-cally a good concert, The Manhattan Mercury, May 29, 1983
- Excellence seen in choirs, The Manhattan Mercury, May 24, 1983
- Instrumental Day set, The Manhattan Mercury, May 22, 1983
- MHS concert most impressive, The Manhattan Mercury, May 20, 1983
- High school musicians to perform, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, May 15, 1983
- New recording captures magic of Brian Torff, The Manhattan Mercury, May 13, 1983
- Elementary Choir zestful, The Manhattan Mercury, May 11, 1983
- Choir has busy time, The Manhattan Mercury, May 1983
- Recital ‘one of best concerts’ of season, The Manhattan Mercury, May 5, 1983
- Unusual opera lacks spark, The Manhattan Mercury, May 4, 1983
- Music in the Reading Room, The Manhattan Mercury, May 2, 1983
- A few words on Craig Parker, The Manhattan Mercury, May 1, 1983
- Singers slick, showy, glittery on stage, The Manhattan Mercury, May 1, 1983
- Well, at least they played with spirit, The Manhattan Mercury, April 27, 1983
- Winds of Music: Kansas State style, The Manhattan Mercury, April 26, 1983
- Jazz with plenty of punch, The Manhattan Mercury, April 24, 1983
- Jett and Co. unimpressive, The Manhattan Mercury, April 24, 1983
- Concert to benefit Amnesty International, The Manhattan Mercury, April 24, 1983
- Things jazzed up this weekend, The Manhattan Mercury, April 20, 1983
- Hardcore rock ‘n roll, The Manhattan Mercury, April 20, 1983
- Violinist’s recital impressive at times, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 18, 1983
- Violin recitals dominate week’s music, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 17, 1983
- Pertos, Hoddinott works impressive, The Manhattan Mercury, April 15, 1983
- ‘Magician’ proves Hoddinott’s a master of theater, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 14, 1983
- Opera star plans program, The Manhattan Mercury, April 13, 1983
- Hoddinott played sensitively, Alun Hoddinott, The Manhattan Mercury, April 13, 1983
- Opera lecture, performance set, The Manhattan Mercury, April 12, 1983
- An evening of both more and less assurance, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 12, 1983
- Music festival events continue, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 11, 1983
- Hoddinott work gets premiere, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 11, 1983
- Welsh character flavors music | Concerts inaugurate KSU festival, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 10, 1983
- Vocal recital programmed perfectly, Janet Reidel Baer, The Manhattan Mercury, April 7, 1983
- Seriously, it was quite a night, Hanley Jackson, The Manhattan Mercury, April 6, 1983
- Jackson works on tap at KSU, The Manhattan Mercury, April 5, 1983
- Faculty music show to bring surprises?, The Manhattan Mercury, April 3, 1983
- Week-long K-State festivities to honor Welsh composer, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, April 3, 1983
- Trio plays with commitment, The Manhattan Mercury, April 1, 1983
- The bland and the beautiful, The Manhattan Mercury, March 30, 1983
- ‘Requiem’ gently moving, The Manhattan Mercury, March 29, 1983
- Singer captures intensity of music, The Manhattan Mercury, March 28, 1983
- Pianist plays zestfully, The Manhattan Mercury, March 28, 1983
- Baritone makes the best of his opportunities, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 28, 1983
- Brilliant musician more than just a note-player, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 28, 1983
- Recital should be striking, The Manhattan Mercury, March 27, 1983
- Brunner recital worth a look, The Manhattan Mercury, March 27, 1983
- Toulouse is music wrap up, The Manhattan Mercury, March 27, 1983
- Ensemble plays pleasantly, The Manhattan Mercury, March 11, 1983
- Quartet featured in Salina, The Laurentian String Quartet, The Manhattan Mercury, March 11, 1983
- Mezzo’s recital pleasing, Leona Rupert, The Manhattan Mercury, March 9, 1983
- Music critic clears the air, The Manhattan Mercury, March 9, 1983
- School musicians admirable, The Manhattan Mercury, March 8, 1983
- Calendar gets crowded, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 6, 1983
- Schools celebrate music, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 6, 1983
- Susannah — ‘about the way people is made’, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 6, 1983
- Composer a man of the theater, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 6, 1983
- KSU opera production well worth seeing, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 4, 1983
- Composer brings experiences to forum, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 4, 1983
- Popular opera on KSU stage, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, March 3, 1983
- Poor programming ruins recital, Jean Lansing, The Manhattan Mercury, March 3, 1983
- Saxophonist to perform, Jean Lansing, The Manhattan Mercury, March 2, 1983
- Lots of variety for toe-tappers, Daniel Amos, The Manhattan Mercury, March 2, 1983
- Daniel Amos is an eye-opener, Daniel Amos, The Manhattan Mercury, March 2, 1983
- Quartet’s recital changed to Trio’s, The Manhattan Mercury, February 27, 1983
- Performance to coincide with creator’s visit, Carlisle Floyd,The Manhattan Mercury, February 27, 1983
- Susannah! — an opera by Carlisle Floyd, Carlisle Floyd,The Manhattan Mercury, February 27, 1983
- Performances interesting, The Manhattan Mercury, February 25, 1983
- Jasmine retains its wackiness, The Manhattan Mercury, February 25, 1983
- Jasmine: Duo with difference, The Manhattan Mercury, February 23, 1983
- Orchestra’s soloists delight, The Manhattan Mercury, February 20, 1983
- Recital launches musical week, preview,The Manhattan Mercury, February 20, 1983
- In concert: Enohpoxas, KSU Saxophone Quartet, The Manhattan Mercury, February 17, 1983
- Saxophone Quartet concert worthwhile, preview,The Manhattan Mercury, February 15, 1983
- KSU jazz group’s performance strong, The Manhattan Mercury, February 14, 1983
- Janet Anschutz: exciting music-maker, The Manhattan Mercury, February 14, 1983
- Down beat/Up beat Akiyoshi-Tabackin’s road show stops at McCain, The Manhattan Mercury, February 13, 1983
- Queen of jazz brings musical poems here, The Manhattan Mercury, February 13, 1983
- Queen of jazz brings poems to McCain, The Manhattan Mercury, February 13, 1983
- Recital launches music week in town, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, February 13, 1983
- Orchestral tradition continues, KSU Symphony Orchestra, The Manhattan Mercury, February 13, 1983
- Sharp Tharp shockwaves felt, The Manhattan Mercury, February 13, 1983
- Tharp’s contributions to music significant, The Manhattan Mercury, February 7, 1983
- Dripping accompanies Konza Quartet, Konza Quartet, vocal concert, The Manhattan Mercury, February 7, 1983
- Hoffmann Partnership work to be examined, The Manhattan Mercury, February 6, 1983
- Quartet deserves a big crowd, The Manhattan Mercury, February 6, 1983
- Jazz festival on tap music weekend, The Manhattan Mercury, February 6, 1983
- This band’s jazz: It’s got pizzazz!, The Manhattan Mercury, February 6, 1983
- Dull notes, but lovely sounds, The Manhattan Mercury, February 4, 1983
- Mennonite group here, The Manhattan Mercury, February 1, 1983
- Horns, bells play joyously, The Manhattan Mercury, February 1, 1983
- Trio offers beauty, but misses opportunities, The Manhattan Mercury, January 31, 1983
- Wolgast organ concert highlights week’s music, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 30, 1983
- Performances ‘solid’, The Manhattan Mercury, January 28, 1983
- Trio program looks promising, Pablo Casals Trio, The Manhattan Mercury, January 28, 1983
- KSU musicians perform well, The Manhattan Mercury, January 27, 1983
- Pianist lived up to media’s promise, Andre-Michel Schub, The Manhattan Mercury, January 26, 1983
- ‘It’s how I play that I care about’, Andre-Michel Schub, The Manhattan Mercury, January 26, 1983
- Harpists featured, The Manhattan Mercury, January 25, 1983
- Bassist explains technique to master class, Brian Torff, The Manhattan Mercury, January 25, 1983
- Schub’s recording fascinating, Andre-Michel Schub, The Manhattan Mercury, January 24, 1983
- Noted pianist to perform here, Andre-Michel Schub, The Manhattan Mercury, January 24, 1983
- Musical lineup note-able, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 23, 1983
- ‘There is no one who plays bass like Brian Torff’, The Manhattan Mercury, January 23, 1983
- Torff: Extraordinary bassist reflects on career, Brian TorffThe Manhattan Mercury, January 23, 1983
- All that jazz found pleasing by critic, The Manhattan Mercury, January 18, 1983
- Organist brings character to music, Mary Ellen Sutton, recital, The Manhattan Mercury, January 19, 1983
- Rave reviews accompany bassist town, Brian Torff, The Manhattan Mercury, January 18, 1983
- Torff tops slate, Brian Torff, bassist, The Manhattan Mercury, January 16, 1983
- TV’s ‘The Ring’ of major importance, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 16, 1983
- Lecture recital slated by clarinetist Hasty, Stanley Hasty, clarinetist, The Manhattan Mercury, January 12, 1983
- Jazz greats fill convention slate, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 12, 1983
- Culture; alive and well in Manhuttan, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 12, 1983
- Calendar claimed a toll in music world, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 2, 1983
- Here are year’s finest discs, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, January 2, 1983
- New Year’s sounds to fill Manhattan, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, December 29, 1982
- Pleasant music with a drink, Gary Steven,The Manhattan Mercury, December 29, 1982
- Youth bring glad holiday tidings, The Manhattan Mercury, December 21, 1982
- Group’s musics delights, KSU Madrigal Consort, vocal quintet, The Manhattan Mercury, December 20, 1982
- Lynch and McBee are taking separate paths, The Manhattan Mercury, December 19, 1982
- One more time…with feeling, KSU String Chamber Music Recital, The Manhattan Mercury, December 14, 1982
- Choir impresses big audience, The Manhattan Mercury, December 14, 1982
- City filled with music, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, December 12, 1982
- Musicians please reviewer, The Manhattan Mercury, December 12, 1982
- ‘Exceptional’ word for performance, The Manhattan Mercury, December 12, 1982
- Wind concert works shine only briefly, The Manhattan Mercury, December 8, 1982
- Collegium Musicum brings alive early music, The Manhattan Mercury, December 6, 1982
- Bang-up time musically, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, December 5, 1982
- Doc says he hates all that traveling, Doc Watson, The Manhattan Mercury, December 3, 1982
- Watson: An artist at work, Doc Watson, guitarist, The Manhattan Mercury, December 3, 1982
- Sax players pleasing, The Manhattan Mercury, December 3, 1982
- Pianist adds power to her Liszt, Christina Whittle, pianist, The Manhattan Mercury, December 2, 1982
- Oboist sounds good, The Manhattan Mercury, December 1, 1982
- Remembering Doc Watson…, The Manhattan Mercury, December 1, 1982
- Watson dominates music for the week, Doc Watson, The Manhattan Mercury, November 28, 1982
- Young musicians perform well, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, November 22, 1982
- Last was the best in flute recital, Flute recital, The Manhattan Mercury, November 22, 1982
- Music lovers, pack a lunch…, preview The Manhattan Mercury, November 21, 1982
- Saxophone players stand out, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, November 19, 1982
- KSU jazz bands have improved, KSU jazz bands, The Manhattan Mercury, November 15, 1982
- Recitals on tap for music lovers, The Manhattan Mercury, November 14, 1982
- Trio’s program interesting, The Manhattan Mercury, November 12, 1982
- Ensemble plays sensitively, The Manhattan Mercury, November 10, 1982
- Ko-Kela set for Little Apple, The Manhattan Mercury, November 8, 1982
- Music spotlight on classics, jazz, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, November 7, 1982
- Glee clubs worth listening to, KSU Glee Club, The Manhattan Mercury, November 7, 1982
- Performance worth the trip, The Manhattan Mercury, November 2, 1982
- Western Wind performance raises many issues, The Manhattan Mercury, November 2, 1982
- Wolgast’s technique imposing, Brett Wolgast, The Manhattan Mercury, November 1, 1982
- Music of quality, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, October 31, 1982
- Marching band has bright moments, K-State marching band, The Manhattan Mercury, October 29, 1982
- The Western Wind to perform here, Vocal ensemble, The Manhattan Mercury, October 27, 1982
- Participant music becomes glorious spectacle,The Manhattan Mercury, October 25, 1982
- All kinds of music slated this week, Student recital, The Manhattan Mercury, October 24, 1982
- KSU Symphony playing with confidence, KSU Symphony Orchestra, The Manhattan Mercury, October 22, 1982
- Bulgarians to bring folk music here, Pirin, The Bulgarian National Folk Ensemble, The Manhattan Mercury, October 21, 1982
- Works on symphony program provide interesting contrast, KSU Symphony Orchestra, The Manhattan Mercury, October 20, 1982
- K-State opera workshop: why not sooner?, The Manhattan Mercury, October 18, 1982
- Pianist let her music ‘sing’, Victoria Spence, pianist, The Manhattan Mercury, October 18, 1982
- Plenty of music of note here, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, October 17, 1982
- Topeka concert season appears outstanding, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, October 13, 1982
- Chicago, The Manhattan Mercury, October 10, 1982
- Parker’s music, performance fascinating, Craig Parker, trumpet, The Manhattan Mercury, October 8, 1982
- Chicago hard to place in musical spectrum, Chicago, The Manhattan Mercury, October 7, 1982
- Recital’s program fascinating, Craig Parker, trumpet, The Manhattan Mercury, October 6, 1982
- Young musicians fresh, alive, KSU graduate student recital, The Manhattan Mercury, October 3, 1982
- Trumpeter, Chicago note-able, Craig Parker, Chicago previews, The Manhattan Mercury, October 3, 1982
- Myers’ singing consistently rich, William Myers, The Manhattan Mercury, September 28, 1982
- Recitals on tap for music lovers, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, September 26, 1982
- Group pleases K-State crowd, De Danann, The Manhattan Mercury, September 22, 1982
- The group is called De Danann…be there!, De Danann preview, The Manhattan Mercury, September 20, 1982
- Faces familiar at Winfield, Walnut Valley Association Festival, The Manhattan Mercury, September 20, 1982
- Evening at symphony: Opportunities missed, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, The Manhattan Mercury, September 16, 1982
- Edwards handles works in recital dextrously, Robert Edwards, piano, The Manhattan Mercury, September 15, 1982
- Debut of work to add interest to KSU recital, Robert Edwards preview, The Manhattan Mercury, September 14, 1982
- Visiting composer’s credits impressive, Joseph Schwantner preview, The Manhattan Mercury, September 14, 1982
- Oldies but goodies dot symphony program, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra preview, The Manhattan Mercury, September 13, 1982
- Local events to entertain, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, September 12, 1982
- Calling all mini musicians, Manhattan Elementary School band and orchestra, The Manhattan Mercury, September 9, 1982
- Lecture-recital stimulates imagination, Hanley Jackson, Jack Flouer, The Manhattan Mercury, September 1, 1982
- Talented young cellist proves herself again, Cheryl House, The Manhattan Mercury, August 31, 1982
- In the mood for Moog? Try All Faiths on Tuesday, Hanley Jackson preview, The Manhattan Mercury, August 30, 1982
- Rock opens music year, previewt, The Manhattan Mercury, August 29, 1982
- Records to help show off your new equipment, previewt, The Manhattan Mercury, August 29, 1982
- Rock slate looks promising, preview Mojo, the Artists, Black Frost, Plain Jane, The Manhattan Mercury, August 27, 1982
- Cellist’s recital here of special interest, Cheryl House preview, The Manhattan Mercury, August 26, 1982
- Being Number 13 not so unlucky for cellist, Cheryl House profile, The Manhattan Mercury, August 25, 1982
- Santa Fe Opera connection broken, preview Santa Fe Opera season, The Manhattan Mercury, August 16, 1982
- Cocktail piano alive and well, Chuck Wyatt, The Manhattan Mercury, August 16, 1982
- On the record(s), The Manhattan Mercury, August 16, 1982
- ‘Creation’ a rich, magnificent work, Preview Haydn Creation, The Manhattan Mercury, July 29, 1982
- It’s Del, Jan, Buck! Who? What? When?, preview country music concert, The Manhattan Mercury, July 28, 1982
- Festival ‘unique in this country, preview American Symposium for Choral Music, The Manhattan Mercury, July 26, 1982
- Musical riches fill city, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 25, 1982
- Recitalists display maturity, Janet Reidel Baer, Gerald Reeck, The Manhattan Mercury, July 23, 1982
- The Steel Band – on the other hand …, Tripoli Steel Band, The Manhattan Mercury, July 22, 1982
- Municipal Bands make for most interesting comparisons, Manhattan Municipal Band, Clay Center Band, The Manhattan Mercury, July 21, 1982
- Band’s beat to fill City Park, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 20, 1982
- Jazzmine: a crowd pleaser, Jazzmine, The Manhattan Mercury, July 19, 1982
- Full Crescent concert pleasing to the ear, Full Crescent, The Manhattan Mercury, July 19, 1982
- Electronics vibrant in park, Tom Piggott, The Manhattan Mercury, July 18, 1982
- This week: Music with a twist, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 18, 1982
- Mainstreet displays energy, confidence, Mainstreet, The Manhattan Mercury, July 16, 1982
- Synthesizer master to perform in park, Tom Piggott preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 15, 1982
- Group plays poorly, Country Picks, The Manhattan Mercury, July 15, 1982
- Mainstreet slated for park, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 14, 1982
- Another in a line of talents, Ray Baker and Touch, The Manhattan Mercury, July 12, 1982
- Country, jazz, highlight week’s Arts in Park, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 11, 1982
- Pianist handles works well, Kathryn Scott, The Manhattan Mercury, July 9, 1982
- Bowers ‘sounded right pretty’, Bryan Bowers, The Manhattan Mercury, July 8, 1982
- Radio series examines modern music, preview of New Music America ’82, The Manhattan Mercury, July 7, 1982
- Autoharpist exceptional, Bryan Bowers preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 4, 1982
- Miller’s touch evident in production, Opera Theater of St Louis: Cosi fan Tutte, The Postman Aways Rings Twice, The Village Singer, The Elixer of Love, Maddalena, La Verbena de la Paloma, The Manhattan Mercury, June 24, 1982
- City band concert worth attending, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, July 4, 1982
- Hot Rize plays enjoyably, Hot Rize, The Manhattan Mercury, July 2, 1982
- City band earns rave review, Manhattan Municipal Band, The Manhattan Mercury, June 30, 1982
- Hot Rize to deliver Bluegrass, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 30, 1982
- Faith filled City Park, Scott Wesley Brown, The Manhattan Mercury, June 28, 1982
- Patriotic beat in the park, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 27, 1982
- Familiarity breeds musical comfort, Vaughan Bolton and the Magnificent Seven, The Manhattan Mercury, June 27, 1982
- Music with a vengeance, Laurie Anderson preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 27, 1982
- Faith important to performer, Scott Wesley Brown preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 24, 1982
- Sunny and hot this week, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 20, 1982
- Youngsters ring critic’s bell, The Martin Ringers, The Manhattan Mercury, June 17, 1982
- Rangers planning performance here, The Rangers preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 16?, 1982
- Bells ring in Festival, preview American Guild of English Handbell Ringers Festival, The Manhattan Mercury, June 15, 1982
- City band starts music week, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 13, 1982
- It’s a big, wide country, Country Gazette, The Manhattan Mercury, June 13, 1982
- Bluegrass to cover City Park, Country Gazett preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 11, 1982
- Hinson communicates ragtime style, Maurice Hinson, The Manhattan Mercury, June 11, 1982
- Pianist set for park show, Maurice Hinson preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 9, 1982
- City, campus offer variety in musical performances, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 8, 1982
- Showman mixes humor, music, John McEuen, The Manhattan Mercury, June 6, 1982
- McEuen, no stranger here, to perform again, John McEuen preview, The Manhattan Mercury, June 3, 1982
- City band kicks off series, Manhattan Municipal Band, The Manhattan Mercury, June 2, 1982
- Musical veterans begin park series, arts in the park preview, The Manhattan Mercury, May 30, 1982
- Young musicians pleasing, Manhattan Elementary Band and Orchestra, The Manhattan Mercury, May 26, 1982
- Bluegrass invasion begins, Norman and Nancy Blake, The Manhattan Mercury, May 25, 1982
- Recent film scores alive and well, preview, The Manhattan Mercury, May 23, 1982
- Music nice, unstimulating, Manhattan High School Camber CoirThe Manhattan Mercury, May 18, 1982
- Wilkins a big hit with Big Ben program, Randall Wikens, organThe Manhattan Mercury, May 13, 1982
- Note-Worty: Review of musical season reveals plenty of highlights, peaked by Perlman, Copland events, The Manhattan Mercury, May 13, 1982
- Stick around; lots of music this summer, preview of summer eventsThe Manhattan Mercury, May 9, 1982
- K-State Singers give great show, The Manhattan Mercury, May 7, 1982
- ‘Two-part’ recital finally blossoms, Richard Brunner vocal recitalThe Manhattan Mercury, May 6, 1982
- Organist equal to demanding works, Brett Wolgst organ recitalThe Manhattan Mercury, May 5, 1982
- Singers in tune for home folks, K-State Singers previewThe Manhattan Mercury, May 5, 1982
- Band’s zeal adds to concert, KSU Concert Band, The Manhattan Mercury, May 4, 1982
- Copland, one last time, Copland on record, The Manhattan Mercury, May 3, 1982
- Reger recollection romantic, Shirley Moore recital, The Manhattan Mercury, May 3, 1982
- Music still blossoming at KSU, recital previews, The Manhattan Mercury, May 2, 1982
- How Suite It Was! Aaron Copland’s week in Manhattan brings a chorus of hallelujahs, The Manhattan Mercury, May 2, 1982
- Hard work evident in concert (Copland: The Tender Land, Vitebsk, Piano Sonata, Sextet for String Quartet, Clarinet and Piano , The Manhattan Mercury, April 29, 1982
- Suite music for the tender land , The Manhattan Mercury, April 29, 1982
- Copland will turn maestro, The Manhattan Mercury, April 28, 1982
- Wednesday concert: intriguing, The Manhattan Mercury, April 27, 1982
- E-State band highlights festival (Wichita Jazz Festival), The Manhattan Mercury, April 27, 1982
- KSU jazz ensemble springs forth (Wichita Jazz Festival), The Manhattan Mercury, April 25, 1982
- Copland, The Manhattan Mercury, April 25, 1982
- Copland on film: Indeed, the beat dies go on, The Manhattan Mercury, April 25, 1982
- There’s plenty more, local music buffs, The Manhattan Mercury, April 25, 1982
- Lyric’s production flawed, The Merry Widow, The Manhattan Mercury, April 23, 1982
- Quartet scales the heights, Tokyo String Quartet, The Manhattan Mercury, April 21, 1982
- KSU group set for Wichita,KSU Concert Jazz Ensemble, The Manhattan Mercury, April 21, 1982
- Choir has come a long way, Elementary Choir, KSU Collegiate Chorale, KSU Chamber Singers, The Manhattan Mercury, April 20?, 1982
- Flutist performs delightfully, Emily Coble flute recital, The Manhattan Mercury, April 20, 1982
- More than a bunch of songs, J. Geils Band, The Manhattan Mercury, April 20, 1982
- President’s Concert a spiritual event (KSU Concert Choir, Buhler High School Coir), The Manhattan Mercury, April 19, 1982
- The DeLay method: Instill some confidence, DeLay lecture and violin master class, The Manhattan Mercury, April 19, 1982
- Calendar filled with music, The Manhattan Mercury, April 18, 1982
- Top violin teacher to lecture in Topeka (Dorothy Delay), The Manhattan Mercury, April 16, 1982
- Musicians, audience were hot (Clark Terry, Joe Williams, The Manhattan Mercury, April 14, 1982
- Clark, Joe and all that jazz (Clark Terry, Joe Williams), The Manhattan Mercury, April 13, 1982
- Jazz master passes advice: Clark Terry, The Manhattan Mercury, April 13, 1982
The Kansas City Star
The Western Mail
- Welsh tenor makes his mark in the Santa Fe’s new season, Poulenc Dialogues des Carmelites, Santa Fe Opera, Stephane Deneuve, cond, Santa fe, New Mexico, The Western Mail, August 28, 1999
- Giggles, groans and laughs, Phyl Harris Wales According to Gags, St Stephen’s Theatre Space, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 16, 1988
- Lowry at centre stage, Gillian Lynne A Simple Man, Memoire Imaginaire, Suite Italienne, Northen Ballet Theatre, New Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 12, 1988
- Surviving everyday events, Edward Thomas House of America, St Stephen’s Theatre Space, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 9, 1988
- Lacklustre gig, Iains, Four Bars Inn, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 30, 1988
- Interludes fail to attain full effect, Jeff Moore Freud’s Sister, Gwylan Dance Company, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 25, 1988
- Lovely music playing, Part St John Passion, Hilliard Ensemble, St David’s Cathedral, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 23, 1988
- Infinite enrichment, Ben Johnson Amazing Grace, Monk Round Midnight, Bill Evans Re: Person I Knew, Hendrix Purple Haze, Glass Company, Riley Conquest of the War Demons, Kronos Quartet, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 18, 1988
- Hauntingly funny story, Gary Stevens Different Ghosts, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 12, 1988
- Brilliant theatre of the mind and of music, Paul Steppings and Phil Smith The Wizard of Jazz, St Donat’s Music Theatre and TNT , St Donat’s Arts, The Western Mail, March 8, 1988
- Mutter – was the racket so vital?, Brecht Mutter Courage, Triangle Theatre, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 7, 1988
- Faust reasserts its relevance, Doctor Faustas, Wales Actors Company, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 2, 1988
- Piano solo leaves strings trailing, Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22, Schoenberg Verklaerte Nacht, Strauss Rosenkavalier Suite, Alisa de Larrocha, piano, Bournmouth S O, Uriel Segal, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 29, 1988
- Diversions still as graceful as ever, Diversions, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 29, 1988
- No surprises in this show of musical discipline, Wagner Tannhauser, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3, Berg Lulu Suite, John Lill, piano, Julia Conwell, soprano, Philharmonia Orch, Sinopoli, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 25, 1988
- Romeo brings out the best of Yansons, Hoveland Fanfare and Chorale, Beethoven Symphony No 2, Britten Four Sea Interludes, Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet, Oslo Philharmonic, Mariss Yansons, cond, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 5, 1988
- Innovative Django, Django Bates, keyboard, tenor horn, Ken Stubbs First House Quartet, Four Bars Inn, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 3, 1988
- Dramatic wistful and funny, Victoria, A Most Unusual Woman, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 28, 1988
- Innovative Tubes display discipline, Loose Tubes, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 8, 1988
- Delightful delicacy, Haydn F minor Variations, Sonata in G major, Sonata in C minor, Schubert Impromptu Op 142, No. 1, No. 3, Wanderer Fantasy, Radu Lupu, piano, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 7, 1988
- Words that fail to have meaning, Walton, Strauss, Helen Fields, soprano, Smmartini, Poulenc Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Murray Johnston, oboe, Michael Pollock, pinao, Vale of Glamorgan Festival, The Western Mail, August 17, 1987
- An impressive playing of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata, Beethoven Piano Sonata, Op57, Appassionata, Satie Gymnopedie, Liszt Vallee D’Obermann, Pascal Roge, piano, Vale of Glamorgan Festival, The Western Mail, August 17, 1987
- Poetry of Dylan set to modern jazz theme, Stan Tracey Under Milkwood Suite, St Donat’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, August 15, 1987
- Stimulating performance by orchestra, Sibelius Rakastava, Merikanto Nonet, Magnus Lindberg Rittrato, Schoenberg Verklaerte Nacht, Avanti Chamber Orch., Esa-Pekka Salonen, cond., St. Donat’s Arts Centre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, August 12, 1987
- Testimony to Dancers’ commitment, Diversions, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, August 10, 1987
- Greening in earnest, Theatr Taliesin Wales Tree of Life, St. Donat’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, July 24, 1987
- The fine-spun tones were enchanting, Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus, Mansel Thomas: Go song of Mone, Arthur Davies, tenor, Llanelli and Dunvant Male Voice Choirs, Philharmonia Orchestra, Owain Arwel Hughes, cond. , St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 23, 1987
- Promenade of empty ‘fantasy’ gestures, Adrian Williams: Leaves Fraom The Lost Book, Elgar: Cello Concerto, Ravel: Scheherazade, Julian Lloyd Webber, cello, Owain Arwel Hughes, cond., St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 22, 1987
- Good fun – and the kids will explain it to you, West Enders, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 16, 1987
- Show that is not to be missed, Berlin to Broadway, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 8, 1987
- Anarchists may yet have the last laugh, The Greatest Show on Legs, Malcolm Hardy, Martin Soan, Chris Lynham, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 4, 1987
- Not enough menace as scenes lack sparks, Rat in the Skull, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 2, 1987
- Identify the sleuth among all the images, Watch the Detectives, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 1, 1987
- Elgar helps lift a dull day, Elgar: Enigma Variations, Holst: The Planets, Cardiff Philharmonic Orch, Michael Bell, cond., Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 26, 1987
- An enjoyable outing into labyrinth of paradox, Catch 22, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 25, 1987
- Rhythm and blues in the African fashion, Fatala, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 22, 1987
- No Answers to questions on role of feminism, You Can All Love Me, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 17, 1987
- A showcase for choreography, Cardiff Community Dance Project Rubicon, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 9, 1987
- A lost paradise, lost language – and a lost opportunity, Patagonia, Brith Gof, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 8, 1987
- Coffee and wine with your Strauss, These Great Times, Moving Being, St. Stephen’s Theatre Space, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 4, 1987
- Guitar duo inspired by each other’s skill, Fercione and Niebla, guitars, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 1, 1987
- Groups create international musical style, Amos and Rocks, Pedwar Yn Y Bar; Islwyn Folk Festival in Risca Leisure Cemtre, The Western Mail, May 25, 1987
- Kurt and words for Kraus, Brecht, Well, Eisler, sung by Dagmar Kraus, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 25, 1987
- Panache and clarity, H K Gruber Frankenstein, Kevin Thomas, vocalist, Network, Brian Noes, cond., St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 23, 1987
- Budget dance is a real triumph, Diversions, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 19, 1987
- An uneven evening of ballet, American Suite, Extemporary Dance, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 16, 1987
- A superb musical rendition, Grieg Holberg Suite, Mozart Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, Elgar Introduction and Allegro, Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings, Polish Chamber Orch., St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 15, 1987
- Self-control of a poet walking a tightrope, John Cooper Clarke, Lol Coxhill, Cardiff Literature Festival, St. Donat’s, The Western Mail, May 4, 1987
- Sparkling and clear, Haydn Symphony No. 69, Nielsen Symphony No. 6, Sinfonia Semplice, BBC Welsh S.O., Bryden Thomson, cond., St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 29, 1987
- An experience in dance, Tails East Heads West, Jessica Cohen, dancer, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 29, 1987
- Candles add unique touch, St Donat’s Arts Centre cabaret evening, Denise Black, Kray Sisters, Paul Sand, Mandy Douglas, John Hardy, St Donat’s, The Western Mail, April 27, 1987
- Youth display strong talent, Dan y Wenallt, Cwmni Theatr Cenedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 27, 1987
- A taste of live rock, Departure Lounge, The Price of Love, I like My Baby, Howard and Eberlee, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 24, 1987
- Seamless laughter, Willy Russell: Our Day Out, Sherman Theatre Company, Shearman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 24, 1987
- Keeping open war wounds, Fragments of Isabella, Gabrielle Reidy, actor, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 8, 1987
- Performance lacked glow of intensity, BBC Welsh S.O., Ajmone-Marsan, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 1, 1987
- Brilliant in any language, Brith Gof, Theatr Taliesin Wales: Pandemonium: The True Cost of Coal, Tabernacle Chaple, Morriston, The Western Mail, March 26, 1987
- Spirited Display, New Welsh String Quartet, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 25, 1987
- This surreal mixture was so uninteresting, The Jar, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 11, 1987
- A musical asset for the nation, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 10, 1987
- Glorious, and so flawless, BBC Welsh S.O., Bryden Thomson, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 7, 1987
- An orchestra in need of precision, CBSO, Rattle, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 6, 1987
- Sanity with the intensity of madness, Cwmni Tri: Joli Bay, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 5, 1987
- Socially a hit, but that’s it, Balham Alligators, St Donat’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, March 2, 1987
- Full steam ahead into music waves, Musiviva Trio, St Donat’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, February 27, 1987
- Talent is on the boil, Belinda Neave, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 25, 1987
- Artistry of singer a delight, Sabah Fakhri, At David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 23, 1987
- On your bike to see this at all costs, If the Cap Fits, Gary Stevens, Caroline Wilkinson, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 19, 1987
- A new and provocative production, Poor Girl, Janet Smith and Dancers, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 11, 1987
- Echoes of Elgar, Janet Smith and Dancers, BBC Welsh S.O., Howard Williams, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 11, 1987
- Experience and youth get together, Barney Kessel, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 9, 1987
- Pleasurable nihilistic nightmare done in white, En Attendant Godot, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 5, 1987
- Ensemble of high quality, Le Sinfonietta, New Hall, University College, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 29, 1987
- Solo artists combine in pleasing guitar duet, Grossman and Renbourn, guitars, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 26, 1987
- Nielsen at his best – even with a hint of Elgar, BBC Welsh S.O., Bryden Thomson, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 21, 1987
- Dance balm for the inner child, Janet Smith and Dancers, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 20, 1987
- Ambivalence about the end, Happy End, St Donat’s Music Theatre, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 17, 1987
- The distinctive warmth and pleasure of Nielsen, BBC Welsh S.O., Bryden Thomson, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 14, 1987
- A word in your ear, The Western Mail, December 23, 1986
- Glyndebourne in pictures, The Western Mail, September 7, 1986
- Disappointing — and unlikely to stimulate concert goers,The Western Mail, August 26, 1986
- Bringing The Trojans to life on stage, Tim Albery, The Western Mail, August ?, 1986
- In Shakespeare’s shadow, Bard’s friends and rivals, The Western Mail, August 5, 1986
- Aled’s progress, The Western Mail, August 17, 1986
- Welsh records, The Western Mail, August 1, 1986
- A taste of India to broaden our understanding, 16th Sanskritik Festival of the Arts of India, Reardon Smith, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 28, 1986
- Champagne concert for royals, Philharmonia Orch., Owain Arwel Hughes, cond., St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 24, 1986
- Festival ends in French tradition, Bernard d’Ascoli, piano, Lower Machan Fesitval, The Western Mail, July 21, 1986
- Dynamic contrast is a striking feature, Bochmann Quartet, Lower Machan Fesitval, The Western Mail, July 21, 1986
- Horror of Lidice is powerfully replayed, Brith Gof Du a Gwyn, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff The Western Mail, July 11, 1986
- Bright flashes and gaily Gallic finish, Orchestre Philharmonique des Pays de Loire, Marc Soustrot, cond, St David’ Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 10, 1986
- A new boost for the old tunes, Tri Yann, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 8, 1986
- The Bard is nearly out-paced, Hamlet, St Donats Arts Centre, The Western Mail, July 3, 1986
- Display of exquisite control, Rita Hunter, sop, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 2, 1986
- Fresh sounds of Schubert,The Western Mail, June 25, 1986
- Epic sound of Elgar’s soul music, Elgar, Holst Delius, BBC Welsh SO, Smith, cond, Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 24, 1986
- Ellis brings colour to feast of nocturnes, Osian Ellis, harp, Howells School, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 23, 1986
- Yoko shines in dull concert, Shimoura, piano, New Symphony Orch of London, Hopkins, cond, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 20, 1986
- Homegrown talents showcase, Meltdown, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 16, 1986
- Twosome who deserve better, Howard and Eberly, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 14, 1986
- Significant personal experience, Jessica Cohen, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 13, 1986
- High theatre at the black grand piano, John Hardy, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 4, 1986
- Synthesis of trust and confidence, Gaby Agis, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 30, 1986
- A musical tribute to composer, Mansel Thomas, Welsh Brewers Concert, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 19, 1986
- Images to inspire the three Ts produce mammoth new opera, The Western Mail, May 17, 1986
- Merging the work of geniuses, From Buchner to Berg, Reardon Smith, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 12, 1986
- Fitting up the frame, Janice Perry, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 9, 1986
- In Shakespeare’s shadow, The Western Mail, May 8, 1986
- Evening of Music to treasure, La Ciapa Rusa, St Donats Arts Centre, The Western Mail, May 6, 1986
- Dance from abstract to expository, Toronto Dance Threatre, Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 6, 1986
- Musical break from ritual lacks tension, Sex and Death at Covent Garden, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, The Western Mail, May 3, 1986
- Wickedly funny Millies dish out the satire, The Millies, St Donats, The Western Mail, April 28, 1986
- Creation of a superb theatre piece, Cardiff New Opera Group: Monteverdi, Oliver, Mozart, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 19, 1986
- Time Stops as tramps weave web of words, Waiting for Godot, Not The National Theatre, St Donats, The Western Mail, April 18, 1986
- Lonely art of dancer flows with abstracts, Belinda Neave, West Glamorgan Dance Project, Dylan Theatre, Swansea, The Western Mail, April 17, 1986
- Celebration of a decade, The Western Mail, April 14, 1986
- Welsh folk group still going strong, Preview of Ar Log Taith ar ol deg, The Western Mail, April 9, 1986
- Inter-cultural arts project, Trystan and Essyllt, Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj Centre, The Western Mail, April 8, 1986
- Exposing the beast in man, Theatre West: Woyzeck, St Donat’s Arts Centre, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, April 5, 1986
- Curtain up on an opera epic — and it’s a Trojan task, The Western Mail, April 4, 1986
- Villa rides on a string of pearls, Michael Conn, guitar, St Donats Arts Centre, The Western Mail, April 4, 1986
- Double premiere a unique opera event, Weill The Protagonist, The Czar Has His Photograph Taken, Bloomsbury Theatre, London The Western Mail, March 25, 1986
- Last in a daring new line, St Donats Music Theatre, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 12, 1986
- Lovely sound from period strings, Extempore Strings Ensemble, Danserye, St Donats The Western Mail, March 10, 1986
- Britten work fresh, modern and relevant, Britten War Requiem, Department of Music, University College, Cardiff, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 6, 1986
- Products of a lively mind, Dance Wales, Chapter Arts, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 5, 1986
- Creating a strong impression, Parrott, No Complaints, Lyn Davies, Richard Simm, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 5, 1986
- Slick Face of the jazz age, Hefty Jazz Sextet, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 4, 1986
- Amazing pot-pourri, Chinese Magic Circus, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, March 1, 1986
- Rahbari fulfils Iranian Promise, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari (cond.), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 28, 1986
- Significant sound of silence, London Sinfonietta, Diego Masson (cond.), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 26, 1986
- Steve Reich’s presence a major musical event, Steve Reich and musicians, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 8, 1986
- Rock’s ripple of apathy, Travelling Monster Rock and Roll Show, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 6, 1986
- Who dares wins, preview of Contemporary Music Network concerts, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, February 5, 1986
- Gripping opera double bill, Finnissy, Mr Puch, Maxwell Davies, Eight Songs for a Mad King, Cardiff New Opera Group, Chapter Arts, The Western Mail, February 3, 1986
- Busloads enjoy concert for young, Music for young people, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard McNicol (cond.), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, January 17, 1986
- Irreverence, hilarity and high energy, Els Comedianes, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, August 7, 1985
- Quartet of quality, Fitzwilliam Quartet, Fishguard Music Festival The Western Mail, July?/August?, 1985
- A question of modern music, Allen Schiller, piano, Lower Machen Festival, The Western Mail, July 23, 1985
- An entrancing setting, Harold Lester (Christophori piano), Gower Festival, Rhossili church, The Western Mail, July ?, 1985
- Welsh extravaganza, Last Night of the Proms End of Season Extravaganza, Halle Orchestra, Owain Arwel Hughes (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, July 18, 1985
- A musical experience, Grand Union Orchestra, Orangery, Margam Abbey, The Western Mail, July 13, 1985
- Orchestra’s best side, Peter Donahoe (piano), BBC WSO, Andrew Davis (conductor), St David’s Hall, Cardiff , The Western Mail, July 11, 1985
- Joint singing winners, Eighth Triennial Young Welsh Singers Competition, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 14, 1985
- For the young at heart, Roy Orbison, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, The Western Mail, June 7, 1985
- Union of Welsh talents delights, Handel: Messiah, Iona James, Verona James, Huw Evans, Bryn Terfel, Glantaf School Choir, Cardiff Philharmonic Choir, Alun Guy (conductor), The Western Mail, June 4, 1985
- Enticing aural experience, Robert Bravo, St Donat’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, May 11, 1985
- Watching and Dancing, Dancers Lisa Kraus and Stephanie Skura, St Dont’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, May 9, 1985
- Highly individual protest, Roy Harper at the St Donat’s Arts Centre, The Western Mail, May 7, 1985
- Graceful and tasteful, The Western Mail, April 29, 1985
- Sparkling recital sets pace for summer,The Western Mail, April 25, 1985
- An Odyssey encompassed, Compass Theatre Company The Odyssey, The Western Mail, April 20, 1985
- Digital sounds of future, Ffenestri & Geraint Jarman, The Western Mail, April 18, 1985
- Attractive sounds in a pleasant setting, Faber Trio, The Western Mail, April 13, 1985
- Jazz collegians who should graduate, Dutch Swing College Jazz Band, The Western Mail, March 29, 1985
- Bras, TV and sex, Victoria Wood, The Western Mail, March 25, 1985
- Curtain up, on life, T. James Jones, Pan Rwyga’r Llen, The Western Mail, March 22, 1985
- Halle, Frankly engaging, Peter Frankl (piano), Halle Orchestra, James Loughran (conductor), The Western Mail, March 21, 1985
- Last course for Jelly fans, Roaring Jelly, The Western Mail, March 12, 1985
- Fitting celebration for virtuoso male choir, Treorchy Male Choir/John Cynan Jones, The Western Mail, March 11, 1985
- Feast fit for a saint, BBC WSO/Owain Arwel Hughes, The Western Mail, March 2, 1985
- Infectious dancing, Extemporary, The Western Mail, March 1, 1985
- Quintet scintillates, Equale Brass, The Western Mail, February 27, 1985
- It’s nicely blended, BBC WSO/Zacharias/Kasprzyk, The Western Mail, February 15, 1985
- BBC Welsh at finest, BBC WSO/Bishop-Kovacevich/Bergel, The Western Mail, February 8, 1985
- Stars on a royal night out, Della JOnes, Marie Mclaughlin, Dennis O’Neill, Phillip Joll, WNO Orch, Charles Mackerras The Western Mail, February 4, 1985
- Absentees fail to see the light, Helen Field, Arthur Davies, WNO Orch, Richard Armstrong The Western Mail, January 11 1985
- No place for sleepy-heads, Aquarius, Nicholas Cleobury, The Western Mail, November 29, 1984
- On hearing child voices, Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society and Orchestra, The Western Mail, November 21, 1984
- Polite rather than rousing,The Western Mail, November 15, 1984
- Festival Vistas anew,The Western Mail, October 17, 1984
- Virtuosity and abandon, Medici String Quartet, The Western Mail, ????, 1984
- Folk’s lino-tiled good humour, Dave Swarebrick, Simon Nicol, The Western Mail, September 25, 1984
- Choir, soprano — and Cliff, The Western Mail, September 24, 1984
- Chance to shine, Elined Owen, Philip Loyd-Evans, National Youth Orchestra of Wales, Arthur Davison, The Western Mail, August 16, 1984
- Lee brings Bulls Head, Tony Lee, John Silva Quartet, The Western Mail, August 11, 1984
- Japanese wow audience, Cwmbran Male Choir and Kwansei Gakuin Glee Club, The Western Mail, August 3, 1984
- Jazzmen hit right note for unity, Al Gay and Bob Tunnecliffe Quartet, The Western Mail, July 28, 1984
- Classy Carr helps fill need, LIan Carr with Praxis, The Western Mail, July 14, 1984
- Back to those wartime days, Anne Shelton and the New Squadronaires, The Western Mail, June 25, 1984
- It’s all change down on the farm, Part two, The Western Mail, April 17, 1984
- ‘Bloody ‘ard, but we can’t complain too much’, Farm life: Part one, The Western Mail, April 16, 1984
- Silicon Vale?, The Western Mail, February 1, 1984
- The new rules, the old ways, The Western Mail, January 31, 1984
Welsh Music
- Walter Klein, piano, Berg Sonata, Op. 1, Mozart Sonata in A Major, K331, Bach Partita in C minor, BWV 826, Brahms Fantasien, Op. 116, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, February 24, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1983-4, Vol. 7, No 5, August 28, 1999
- Bernard Van Dieren, compositions, Schoenberg Klavierstuke, Op. 11, Toccata and of the Tema Con Vartiazione, Eiluned Davies, piano, Six Sketches, Op. 4a, Opus 4b, Britis Music Society BMS 402 (cassette), the Journal of the British Music Society Volume 5, 1983, pages 36 and 46, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1983-4, Vol. 7, No 5
- BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Sibelius Symphony, No. 1 in E minor, Prokofiev Piano Concerto, No. 2, Tchaikovsky The Italian Caprice, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, November 17, 1983, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1983-4, Vol. 7, No 5
- London Philharmonic Orchestra, James Loughran, Emmy Verhey, and Igor Oistrakh, Beethoven Symphony, No. 4 , Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E flat for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, Paganini Caprice No.24, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, February 21, 1984, Welsh Music, Summer/Spring 1984, Vol. 7, No 6
- Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Paavo Bergland, and Bernard d’Ascoli, Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2, Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, Sibelius No. 7 in C, Op. 105, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, February 16, 1984, Welsh Music, Summer/Spring 1984, Vol. 7, No 6
- Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Heinz Schunk, and Bodo Przesdizing, Mozart Symphony No. 29, Benjamin Britten Simple Symphony, Pachelbel Warsaw Concerto, Canon, Hendel Largo, others Playful Pizzicato, Sentimental Sarabande,
Frolicsome Finale, Air on the G String, Andante, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, February 8, 1984, Welsh Music, Summer/Spring 1984, Vol. 7, No 6
- BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Bryden Thomson, and Martin Jones, Leonard Bernstein West Side Story, Mahlerian Somewhere, Mambo and Rumble, Lou Harrison Variation on America, Bernard Hermann Vertigo, Psycho, Taxi, Jerry Goldsmith Sand Pebbles, Under Fire, John William Missouri Breaks and The Cowboys…, Moross The Big Country, Barber Adagio for Strings, others Rhapsody in Blue, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, February 5, 1984, Welsh Music, Summer/Spring 1984, Vol. 7, No 6
- BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis, Joaquin Valdepenas, Rosalind Plowright, and Benjamin Luxon, Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major K.622, Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, December 18, 1983, Welsh Music, Summer/Spring 1984, Vol. 7, No 6
- Cardiff Festival, Mussorgsky Prelude to Khovanschina, The Khachaturian Violin Concerto, Tchaikovsky Symphony, No. 6, Gerhard Winkler Piano Quintet, Alla Turka, Cardiff, November 25- December 10, 1983, Welsh Music, Summer/Spring 1984, Vol. 7, No 6
- Llandaff Festival, the Welsh folksong Merch Megan, Hoffmeister Concertino No. 2 in D major, Giovanni Bottesini Reverie and Taratella, Bach English Suite No. 2, Mozart Sonata in A major, Chopin Sonata in B minor, Chopin Ballade in G minor, Op. 23, Elgar The Kingdom, Hoddinott Symphony No. 6 (Odyssey), Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, Holt The Planets, Llandaff Cathedral, June 9-16, 1983, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Phylharmonia Orchestra, Boris Belkin and Valdimir Ashkenazy, Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, Mozaart Piano Concerto No. 18 in BD, K456, Dvorak Symphony No.
8, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, May 21, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Royal Phylharmonic Orchestra, Okku Kamu and Viktoria Mullova, Sibelius Violin Concerto, Prokofiev Concerto No. 1, Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, May 7, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Japhtha, BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and Navilled Marriner, joie de vivre, Sonata Opus 1,
No 13, Sinfonia, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, April 28, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Elisabeth Soderstrom, Nicholas Folwell, and Richard Armstrong, Richard Strauss Four Last Songs, Strauss Don Juan, others Capriccio, Beim Schlafengehen, Tristian and Isolde, Till Eulenspiegel, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, April 26, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Eric Bergel, and Walter Klien, Bruckner Symphony No. 7, Reich Tehellim, Mozart Piano Concerto No.27, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, March 28, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Phylharmonia Orchestra, Norman Del Mar, Bruckner Te Deum, Bruckner Symphony No. 7, Schubert Mass in AD, Beethoven Fidelio, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, March 27, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- The Merry Widow (Lehar), Ter-Arturiun Die Liebe Der Danae, Wood The Mother of Us All, Apollo theatre, Oxford, Welsh National Opera, March 22, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Halle Orchestra, Jacek Kasprzyk, and Nigel Kennedy, Elgar Violin Concerto, Elgar Allegro Molto, Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, March 17, 1984, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Warsaw Phylharmonic Orchestra, Kazimierz Kord, and Piotr Paleczny, Elgar In the South, Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2, Chopin Piano Concerto in F minor, Shostakovich Symphony No. 10, Elgar Concert Overture: In the
South, Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, March 11, 1983, Welsh Music Cerddoriaeth Cymru, Summer 1984, Vol. 7, No 7
- Segovia, Sor Theme and Variations in E minor, Haydn Allegretto-Andante-Minuetto, Villa-Lobo Prelude-Study-Prelude, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, October 18, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1984-85, Vol. 7, No 8
- London Phylharmonic Orchestra, Klaus Tennstedt and Jorge Bolet, Weber Oberon, Schubert Symphony No. 9, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, October 15, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1984-85, Vol. 7, No 8
- BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Jacek Kasprzyk, Kathleen Livingstone, Richard Morton, Stephen Roberts, Ardwyn Singers, Cardiff Polyphonic Choir, and Dyfed Choir, Orff Carmina Burana, Kodaly Hary Janos, Mahler Symphony No. 10, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, October 4, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1984-85, Vol. 7, No 8
- Phylharmonia Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, September 29, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1984-85, Vol. 7, No 8
- English String Orchestra, Anthony Hopkins, and Neil Smith, Grieg Holberg Suite, Mozart Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, Barber Adagio and Fugue, Tippett Little Music for Strings, Grainger Molly on the Shore, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, September 19, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1984-85, Vol. 7, No 8
- Arifuku Kagura Company, Gymanfa Ganu, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, September 19, 1984, Welsh Music, Autumn/Winter 1984-85, Vol. 7, No 8