james ellis

THE PARADIS FILES: new, inclusive opera spotlights forgotten female composer

May 6, 2022

The Paradis Files - now at the Royal Welsh College after a medium sized tour around the UK - remains perhaps the most inclusive piece of theatre out there.

Region: South Wales

Czech tragedy & Scottish anarchy: WNO bring home moving JENUFA & dreamy student delight

March 7, 2022

A double-dose of opera from the weekend with WNO: Janacek's Czech tragedy Jenufa and a collaboration with Scottish Opera and National Opera Studio, Anarchy at the Opera.

Region: South Wales

DON GIOVANNI: sex, murder and statues – women reign supreme, along with Ukrainian superstar, in WNO revival

March 1, 2022

After a politically-charged week, the Cardiff audience for WNO's Don Giovanni gave a rousing standing ovation for Ukrainian baritone Andrei Kymach, a rare sight at opera performances.

Region: South Wales

SCENES FROM A STREET: new ventures with UPROAR, Wales’ ensemble for contemporary music

February 28, 2022

The stimulating programme performed over the weekend by contemporary music ensemble Uproar at the RWCMD proved there has never been a better time for new music than now.

Region: South Wales

THE NUTCRACKER: the SIBERIAN BALLET blows away the winter blues

December 21, 2021

Though the story of The Nutcracker - now on at St. David's Hall, Cardiff - is slight, this ballet is eternally endearing.

Region: South Wales

CINDERELLA: a touching and chilling return to form from the SIBERIAN BALLET

December 20, 2021

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the Siberian Ballet at St David’s Hall, and their opener, Cinderella, is truly marvellous.

Region: South Wales

Special Cardiff Uni talks and concert ‘unmask’ prolific composer, Peter Maxwell Davies

December 9, 2021

Cardiff Uni recently paid tribute to composer Peter Davies Maxwell with Unmasking Max - and James Ellis was in attendance for the packed day of music and talks.

Region: South Wales

INDRA’S NET: a cosmic array of music + dance from MEREDITH MONK

November 17, 2021

American composer Meredith Monk's latest livestreamed work, Indra's Net, mixes art and dance with Eastern legend.

New DAMON ALBARN solo album fails to leave impact

November 12, 2021

Despite some really swell moments, most of Damon Albarn's The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows leaves without a trace.

Eno, Reich & Richter – FESTIVAL OF VOICE: DAY ONE | LIVE REVIEW

November 5, 2021

James Ellis was well-rewarded by the return of Festival of Voice to Cardiff, with Brian Eno and Max Richter among the first day's highlights.

Region: South Wales

A cult classic in the making? – CRYPTOZOO | FILM REVIEW

October 28, 2021

The fanciful question of who is out there saving the cryptids has been answered by Dash Shaw in the Jurassic Park-meets-Fantastic Planet feature Cryptozoo.

I’M YOUR MAN: A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN | LIVE REVIEW

September 28, 2021

James Ellis returns to Cardiff's Chapter Arts Centre to see Steven Elliott pay tribute to soul poet legend Leonard Cohen.

Region: South Wales

THE PARADIS FILES: new, inclusive opera spotlights forgotten female composer

Czech tragedy & Scottish anarchy: WNO bring home moving JENUFA & dreamy student delight

DON GIOVANNI: sex, murder and statues – women reign supreme, along with Ukrainian superstar, in WNO revival

SCENES FROM A STREET: new ventures with UPROAR, Wales’ ensemble for contemporary music

THE NUTCRACKER: the SIBERIAN BALLET blows away the winter blues

CINDERELLA: a touching and chilling return to form from the SIBERIAN BALLET

Special Cardiff Uni talks and concert ‘unmask’ prolific composer, Peter Maxwell Davies

INDRA’S NET: a cosmic array of music + dance from MEREDITH MONK

New DAMON ALBARN solo album fails to leave impact

Eno, Reich & Richter – FESTIVAL OF VOICE: DAY ONE | LIVE REVIEW

A cult classic in the making? – CRYPTOZOO | FILM REVIEW

I’M YOUR MAN: A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN | LIVE REVIEW

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