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Review of Fantasia Orchestra’s ‘From Mahler to Manhattan’: “Tribute to golden classics shines with its own gilt”
It’s hard to describe beauty when it transcends words. And that’s the ongoing struggle that, as a critic, I often face when reviewing a classical music concert — especially when there’s so much brilliance in it. As my second encounter with the young but fast-growing Fantasia Orchestra, my expectations for high quality were reasonably cemented.…
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Conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh talks Fantasia Orchestra: “We are offering a new voice in the classical music landscape”
Considered one of the country’s most distinctive formations in its field, the orchestra continues to hit more milestones, currently celebrating its tenth anniversary with an exhilarating summer season that also marks its return to the BBC Proms. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its creation to learn more about its astounding growth, upcoming projects,…
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The 50 best shows of 2025
In the run-up to 2026’s exciting new offer, we’re taking a final trip down review lane to gather the most enduring shows of the year. Discover which ones have made the cut out of hundreds of press performances and how close it gets to your own selection. 50. Antigone On Strike Action, politics, and philosophy…
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Review of Fantasia Orchestra’s ‘Birdsong’: “Feathery repertoire soars across elated audience”
The group celebrated the launch of its Smith Square Hall residency with a diverse classical repertoire, including the London premiere of a new contemporary work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the concert to let us know if its assortment of symphonic and operatic pieces hit the high notes. Sometimes the roughest starts can lead…
