Last night I went to hear Bach’s St John Passion at St Paul’s Cathedral. The cathedral is not the best acoustic environment for it, to be honest: there’s a very long echo and the sound just gets incredibly muddy. Bach … Continue reading
This week is looking pretty typical in terms of what I need to do, at least musically. I’m teaching tonight and tomorrow night. I’ve done most of the preparation for that, but need to remember to bring music with me … Continue reading
It’s very rudimentary, but Brigantia Consort now has a web presence. Yay! Why the rush to get this done? Well, we’re busking tomorrow morning at Parliament Hill Farmers’ Market, weather permitting, to raise money for Shelter. While we’re there we’ll … Continue reading
Yesterday I went to the Early Music Festival in Greenwich. It was a little strange being in the area again. Attending a concert in St Alfege church as a member of the public was a little odd but not hugely so, despite … Continue reading
I do seem to be having something of a dry spell, in terms of blogging here. I have been quite busy! I composed an anthem; it was sung during a church service on 27th September. The sheet music is available … Continue reading
London Performance Collective7.30pm Evening ConcertTuesday 18th August An Evening filled with music, wine and cake * Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumble Bee for bassoon and piano * Otar Taktakishvili – Flute Sonata * Handel – Sonata in G minor … Continue reading
Some more performances coming up! Tomorrow lunchtime I’ll be singing at Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, London W1K 2PA. Friday 8th May, 1pmKing William Singers directed by Hilary Campbellpresent a lunchtime concert of contemporary choral music. Programme: Lauridsen O Magnum … Continue reading
Long time no post, I know! I’ve been working hard and learning a lot… and recently I’ve been having internet problems at home, which tends to scupper posting a bit. I will be playing the serpent twice this weekend! Once … Continue reading
Traditional copyright exists in order to protect the rights of creators. The idea is that if they know their work will be protected and they can profit from it, there will be an incentive for them to create new works. … Continue reading
It’s Monday, just barely. I’ve had a good couple of days of teaching, and got back to Trinity for the first time in 2009 today. I have a lunchtime recital to play in next Wednesday, so most of my practising … Continue reading