A roundup of upcoming events, a fool’s errand at this time of year…
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Schrödinger’s Cake: The UK General Election
After another UK vote brings an unexpected result I mull over the implications.
Composer’s Sketchpad
I take a look at an app that frees composers from the tyranny of both barline and chromatic scale.
An Eventful Morning in East London: 21st Century Violin Concertos
My review of this new disk from Harriet Mackenzie, Retorica and the English Symphony Orchestra, conducted Kenneth Woods.
Riviera Recuerdos: new work for flute and piano
A new work for flute and piano. Tuneful, accessible but also a little bit dark. Available only at 8notes.com.
BBC Proms including fewer world premieres than ever?
My summary of all the new music concerts at this year’s Proms. Am I right to think there are fewer premieres than ever?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty, Review
My review of this film, made almost single-handedly by Paul Moon.