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Monthly Archives: November 2013
JFK: 50th Anniversary, a considered reconsideration
John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1917 -1963 O, what a fall was there, my countrymen! Then I, and you, and all of us fell down, whilst bloody treason flourish’d over us. Mark Antony’s oration, Julius Ceasar, Act III, Scene ii … Continue reading
Of All Souls – Remembrance of Times Past II
Andrew Storrier & Ian loveless I have written so much about Andrew and Ian ( the two Rubies as we knew them en famille) that it might be thought words would fail me. There will never be words enough to … Continue reading
US Elections 2013
Elections, Elections , Elections….. The Midterm elections – which include the entire House of Representatives and a third of the Senate – take place next year. There will also be a significant number of Governorships up for grabs … Continue reading
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Barbican: London Symphony Orchestra: Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) Overture Benvenuto Cellini; Death of Cleopatra ( sung by Karen Cargill); Harold in Italy (Antoine Tamestit, viola) I like Hector Berlioz. I life the small song cycles – especially Les nuits d’ete – I like the Symphonie … Continue reading
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Glenn Richardson: The Field of Cloth of Gold
The Field of Cloth of Gold: I do not often these days get the chance to review books. This therefore makes a delightful exception. This book also makes a delightful read. Richardson’s account not only updates Stephen Anglo’s scholarly and … Continue reading
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ENO at the Colloseum – Madam Butterfly
Madam Butterfly G. Pucinni Original Director, Anthony Minghella Revival Director, Sarah Tipple Conductor, Gianluca Marciano Italian conductor Gianluca Marciano makes his ENO debut conducting Dina Kuznetsova as Cio-Cio San and Timothy Richards B.F. Pinkerton. I had never seen this … Continue reading
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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Remembering the fifth of November When I was still in my primary school in the early 1960’s – St Mary’s in Cookham Road, Maidenhead – at this time of year – even in Roman Catholic school – all the talk … Continue reading
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Royal Opera: Les Vêpres Siciliennes, 30th October 2013
Royal Opera: Les Vêpres Siciliennes Composer – Giuseppe Verdi Conductor – Antonio Pappano Director – Stefan Herheim Set designs – Philipp Fürhofer Lighting design – Anders Poll Costume designs – Gesine Völlm Choreography – Johan Kobborg Cast: Hélène – Lianna Haroutounian … Continue reading
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