Monthly Archives: June 2012

The WholeNote

On a visit to Canada last month I found a copy in our hotel room of a publication called The WholeNote. It’s a monthly magazine about classical music (also covering jazz, musical theatre and world music) in the Toronto area. … Continue reading

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The sword of Damocles

I missed most of the Bath Festival this year, but caught towards the end the Belcea Quartet’s Beethoven programme at the Assembly Rooms. After hearing an efficient performance of the fifth of the ‘Haydn’ quartets, I managed to track down … Continue reading

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The Britten Sinfonia at the Wiltshire Music Centre

I made a detour to hear the Britten Sinfonia at the Wiltshire Music Centre in Viennese repertoire. Bath itself has a lack of concert halls that are a natural size for a small orchestra – the Assembly Rooms and Guildhall … Continue reading

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The cost of score hire

I have the option of hiring a score of a well-known choral work for £5 for a forthcoming concert. I’m not sure whether this reflects the actual expense of hiring, or whether the choir has added a markup, but when … Continue reading

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