Category: Journal
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More about the Lockdown Wigmore Hall Concerts
Musicians are reassuring us audience members that they’re continuing to play as they await our return to the auditorium.
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Stephen Hough at Wigmore Hall during COVID19
I can’t remember the last time the words ‘a live stream’ had been quite so an exciting prospect. In the run up to it I wasn’t entirely sure why, but it was exciting enough to insist of moving my laptop, phone and notebook to the sofa to watch on the ‘Big Screen’ downstairs in the…
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Returning to writing, content fatigue, self-care in isolation, Vaughan Williams and Benedetti’s Elgar
Identifying the recent blocks to writing, the challenges of creating content that will cut through, and managing oneself in isolation.
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That thing about the conductor who’s a bit crazy on stage.
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Thoughts arising from the Oxford Philharmonic Beethoven Festival Symposium
The only way to learn stuff is to immerse yourself in it. Just don’t ask any questions. My Beethoven odyssey continues. I’ve been in Oxford today at the Beethoven Festival Symposium at the Jacqueline du Pre Music Building in St Hilda’s College. It was the first time I’ve been in amongst academics for a long…
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Riga Jurmala 2020 launches in London
A weekend in Riga to hear some of the best classical music? Yes please.
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Corinthian Chamber Orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with Nicola Benedetti
A highly responsive orchestra fuelled by adrenaline and enthuasiasm. Bliss.
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Beethoven 2 & 3 from Norrington and the OAE at the QEH, and the Beach Boys
Exhilarating Norrington. Epic Beethoven. Brilliant.
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Vaughan Williams 5, culture wars, and the language we use to talk about music
The slow movement from Vaughan Williams 5 and the thoughts it provokes.
