As has become tradition for me and my friends, 2014’s theatre-going opens with the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union’s Messiah. For 127 years, ERCU have been performing this work at the Usher Hall on the 2nd of January, and I’ve been Read more
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin
This is a short post to update you on my current situation as I have rather disappeared off the map recently. I’ve had a family crisis and some trying times in general which means the blog has not had the Read more
The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels Read more
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Berthold Auerbach
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill
It’s been a quiet week in the blogosphere. I guess everyone is getting ready for Christmas! If you are, I hope you’re also taking time to enjoy the season and reflect too. Haven’t done that yet? Grab a cuppa and Read more
It’s advent and that means for millions of singers that means fighting the cold and colds to make it out to thousands of choir practices, concerts and carol services. Music is a huge part of what makes us all feel Read more
Exam results are now trickling through, and I am among those who have not been delighted with the results. I was sitting a piano exam, and although nerves got the better of me, I thought I had done ok. Turns Read more
Christmas is nearly upon us, so the next few repertoire corner posts will focus on some of the festive music available on the exam lists Sans Day Carol – Anon [AB(x);LCM(x);TG(x)] This song is a bright and jolly alternative Read more