Monthly Archives: January 2007

on the move again

Posted on January 30, 2007 by vhk10

The server this lives on is being shut down and I’ll have to move it to another one. There may be a period when it’s offline. If I can post the new URL before shutdown I will and I’ll email … Continue reading →

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the greatest monotone I’ve performed

Posted on January 24, 2007 by vhk10

I got the chance to sing this recently: the long note in the treble line which sets the letter ‘Beth’ in Tallis’ Lamentations of Jeremiah.

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a choral foundation at Merton

Posted on January 17, 2007 by vhk10

I read in the latest Private Eye about Merton College’s plans to set up a choral foundation with scholarships under the direction of Peter Phillips, no less. I couldn’t quite believe this at first but the College’s website confirms it. … Continue reading →

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Glenn Gould’s favourite composer

Posted on January 3, 2007 by vhk10

I’m told that this was Orlando Gibbons. A characteristically eccentric opinion, but as a Gibbons fan myself I can hardly fault his taste. During a weekend at St. Alban’s Cathedral the Cathedral Chamber Choir sang See, see, the word is … Continue reading →

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