Monthly Archives: November 2013

JFK: 50th Anniversary, a considered reconsideration

Posted on 24/11/2013 by

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 →

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Homophobic Abuse: it not only hurts, unchecked it kills. It must be stopped
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Of All Souls – Remembrance of Times Past II
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Posted on 07/11/2013 by

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 →

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US Elections 2013

Posted on 07/11/2013 by

  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
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Posted on 06/11/2013 by

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
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Posted on 06/11/2013 by

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
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Posted on 05/11/2013 by

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

Posted on 05/11/2013 by

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

Posted on 05/11/2013 by

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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