Monthly Archives: November 2005

Mozartfest 2005 (2)

Posted on November 25, 2005 by vhk10

I went to hear the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson trio in the Guildhall. This concert made me realise that with some famous exceptions my knowledge of the piano trio repertoire is very limited and there is lots of wonderful stuff that is unfamiliar. … Continue reading →

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Mozartfest 2005 (1)

Posted on November 18, 2005 by vhk10

How much alcohol is there in a Mozartkugel? I had to ponder this question when about to buy one for my daughter as an interval treat. (Although there is some rum or similar flavouring, I suspect that flavouring is all … Continue reading →

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performing in costume

Posted on November 10, 2005 by vhk10

A trip to Vienna and Venice last month showed up something common to the musical lives of those two places: a profusion of concerts in period costume. In Vienna this usually means the time of Mozart (I expect next year … Continue reading →

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casing the joint at Exeter

Posted on November 4, 2005 by vhk10

As two years ago, the Erleigh Cantors’ autumn half-term venue anticipates that of the Cathedral Chamber Choir for the following summer. I had the usual transport problems as at Winchester and Lichfield, to say nothing of Sheffield, in past years: … Continue reading →

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choir folders and keeping a place

Posted on November 2, 2005 by vhk10

I’ve had to take time out from choirs for the birth of children and each time this has raised the questions of whether I should return to the one I was in before, or indeed whether I would be able … Continue reading →

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