When I get woken up in the morning, the first thought that comes to mind is ‘Do I have to get up?’, which is then usually interrupted by ‘Mmmm, what am I looking forward to eating today?’ Yes, food plays

Recently, a number of European countries have actively changed, or are contemplating to change, the words and or melodies of their national anthems. Designed to reflect the social and cultural climate of the 21st century, these attempted changes, as you

Opera Holland Park, set in a patch of beautiful green space just west of London’s Hyde Park, adds a rich dimension to the city’s already active opera scene. As well as fine productions of core repertoire, the company boasts an

Many think of big festivals in the UK as happening in the bigger cities – London, Cambridge, Huddersfield… But tucked away in the not-too-far reaches of Suffolk lies the quiet town of Aldeburgh, home to one of the most formidable

Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 43/2, H. 472 – III. Allegretto From BACH, C.P.E.: Keyboard Concertos (2013) Released by Ondine / Naxos Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Wq. 43/2, H. 472 – III. AllegrettoKeyboard concertos by J.S. Bach and

The classic film noir Deception, starring Bette Davis, is a racy, classic tale of passion, jealousy, and lust for power. The romantic music written by Erich Wolfgang Korngold carries the movie. At the time, Korngold was an Austro-Hungarian Jewish refugee.

Last month’s article focused on the impact of the Great War on musicians, artists and writers in France –today I will focus on its impact in Germany and Austria.

A is for Audition. Have a plan to learn your material and be able to play it any tempo, any dynamic under any circumstance with absolute accuracy, rhythm and expression.  Recruit your scariest friends to play through your material in