THE HERALD FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 2017


45 Entertainment


Te Herald reviews: Silence Royal harpist visits Cardigan


Anne Denholm: Performing at Theatr Mwldan next weekend (Pic. Julian Dodd)


dynamic and engaging performances across a variety of musical fields. Anne underwent a British


musical upbringing, studying at the Junior Department of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, the Purcell School and Cambridge University before the RAM. However, she has inherited rich traditions from the French and Russian schools of harp playing through her studies with Charlotte Seale and Karen Vaughan, respectively. As a soloist, Anne has won


A TRULY captivating story


that will fill you with every emotion possible, ‘Silence’ should be on your must-see film list this year. Set in the 17th century, the story


follows two Portuguese Jesuits, Sebastião Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Francisco Garrpe (Adam Driver), who receive a letter at St Paul’s College in Macau. The letter informs them that their missing mentor, Father Cristóvão Ferreira (Liam Neeson), has taken on a life as a Japanese Buddhist after being captured, and has committed apostasy. Ferreira was one of the Jesuits sent


to Japan when Catholicism was illegal and Buddhism was doctrine. Because of this, he was one of the many Kakure Kirishitans (hidden Christians) that tried to smuggle in the teachings of Christ. On hearing the news, there are many


questions that begin to run through both Garrpe and Rodrigues’ heads, especially regarding how their leader could betray them and the teachings of God. Determined to bring Ferreira home,


the two Jesuits travel to Japan at a time when Christianity is outlawed and their presence forbidden. They brave their lives on a long journey of danger and torture, which tests their faith. It has to be said that director/writer


Martin Scorsese and writer Jay Cocks have achieved incredible results with this film, which is based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Shūsaku Endō. Scorsese demonstrates his passion


for the long-time project, which he spent over 26 years developing, by considering all the appropriate aspects a film like this would need to succeed. Despite the story being set in


Nagasaki, Japan, the film was entirely shot on location in Taiwan, especially around Taipei. The benefit of filming on location


brings the story to life and depicts every little detail of the environment where there was suffering and hope. For this, cinematographer Rodrigo


Prieto definitely deserves to be praised for his fantastic production role as he provides the most unique and effective


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camera shots to capture the greatest emotions. As a result, ‘Silence’ received an


Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Cinematography’ at the 89th Academy Awards, along with being selected by American Film Institute as one of the 10 ‘Movies of the Year’. The other elements of production


are certainly one of a kind and bring outstanding quality to editing, lighting, costumes and set design. Sound also plays an important role


in the film as it’s mixed with various emotions, such as sadness, mystery and even anxiety, which will make you appreciate the title of the film. We often think of silence as a term


for the absence of sound, but what this film actually explores is the silence/ invisibility of faith. By demonstrating this and by providing a meaning to the title, the elements of sound cleverly tie themselves in with the themes of faith, strength, hope, suffering, loss and religion. It has to be said that the quality


of acting is superb. The authentic and moving performances from each cast member, especially Andrew Garfield (Sebastião Rodrigues), Adam Driver (Francisco Garrpe), Liam Neeson (Father Cristóvão Ferreira), Tadanobu Asano (Interpreter) and Issei Ogata (Old Samaurai/Inoue), are out of this world. Each cast member is able to hold


their own and bring their own skills to the screen, which not only makes the film believable, but powerful. Although this film presents a


story not to be taken lightly, of course, ‘Silence’ is definitely one of those that poses just as many questions as answers, which is great if you like to watch something that’s challenging in every possible way. ‘Silence’ deserves to be recognised


for all its work and for everything it stands for. As a result, it comes highly recommended.


THE PRINCE OF WALES’


official harpist will be performing at Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan next Sunday (Feb 12). The Peter Gould Music Trust


welcome Anne Denholm to give their second recital of the season at the


venue from 3pm. Originally from South-West


Wales and of Scottish heritage, Anne Denholm is one of Britain’s leading young harpists and is Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales. She is earning a reputation for her


numerous prizes in local, national and international music festivals and competitions. She won second place in the Texaco Young Musician of Wales 2009 and was a string category finalist in the BBC Young Musician 2010. She has performed as a soloist at


the Wigmore Hall and Buckingham Palace, in addition to giving solo recitals across Wales, including at the Fishguard International Music Festival and the inaugural Cardiff Music Festival. She gives regular solo and


chamber recitals across Britain, and concerto appearances have included works by Glière, Mozart, Handel and Pierné. Anne’s recital will include works


by Faure, Scarlatti and Britten and promises to be a sumptuous Sunday afternoon concert. Tickets are £10 and are available


from Theatr Mwldan’s Box Office on 01239 621200 or online at www. mwldan.co.uk.


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