Latest News: Classical, Annual Events
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Annual Events,
A St George's Day tour of England (in thirty-nine steps!) 23rd April 2024A selection of music from, or inspired by, the thirty-nine historical English counties.
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St David's Day - Music from Wales 1st March 2024A selection of music from Wales - Welsh and English songs for voice and piano, orchestral works, choral music and more.
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Music for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 6th May 2023A selection of music for royal occasions, and recordings from the composers and artists featured at the King's Coronation - from Parry and Purcell to Weir and Williams.
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Music for Holy Week 6th April 2023A selection of recent recordings of music inspired by Holy Week - from early to contemporary, religious to humanist, and with a mix of choral, solo vocal, and instrumental works.
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St Patrick's Day - Music from Ireland 17th March 2023A selection of music from Ireland - Baroque odes, piano concertos, chamber music, art songs, opera and more.
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Burns Night 25th January 2015David compiles a playlist to go with the tatties and neeps…
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Music for Advent 28th November 2014As Christmas draws near, David takes a look at music written for the season of Advent.
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Music for Hallowe'en 31st October 2014David picks out some great recordings on the theme of all things Hallowe'en... discs that go bump in the night!
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Music to commemorate the First World War David picks out some recordings of works particularly closely linked to the Great War - those written in response to it, or influenced by composers' experiences of the fighting.
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Fathers' Day 15th June 2014Parenting tips from opera and song - don't try these at home!
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Music for Holy Week 16th April 2014A brief round-up of recent releases focusing on Passiontide and Easter.