Monthly Archives: February 2005

Ni’r tlodion

Posted on February 27, 2005 by vhk10

On Friday we went to the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff to see Welsh National Opera’s new production of Wozzeck. As something of a veteran of productions of this opera, I shan’t comment further on either its degree of musical … Continue reading →

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why is spam like opera?

Posted on February 18, 2005 by vhk10

As I’ve mentioned before, I have modified the Movable Type code to block spammers’ comments, at which I’m reasonably successful (to judge by the record of failed attempts in the activity log). The conditions of use of this software don’t … Continue reading →

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musical memories of the Highlands

Posted on February 6, 2005 by vhk10

Yesterday I went to a reunion at my old primary school, The Highlands School, Tilehurst. I didn’t get very much opportunity to relive shared memories as it turned out that few of the former staff and pupils who attended overlapped … Continue reading →

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a plug

Posted on February 1, 2005 by vhk10

JS Bach – St Matthew Passion Exultate Singers conducted by David Ogden With the Exultate Chamber Ensemble Sung in English and German Saturday 19 March 2005 at 7pm St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park, Bristol J S Bach’s mighty setting of … Continue reading →

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