Two of the most captivating violinists that ever drew bow across strings play the Beethoven concerto with the same conductor, the phlegmatic Sir Adrian Boult. Comparison does not get closer. The post Compare and contrast: […]
National Gallery Anniversary, Part Three Click here to subscribe Many of you enjoyed the first part of the documentary about the National Gallery celebration of its 200th anniversary. For you, here is Part Three […]
The Salomon Orchestra in rehearsal at Henry Wood Hall When the Salomon Orchestra celebrated its 40th birthday in 2003 it assembled the huge orchestra needed for Richard Strauss’ Alpine Symphony, directed by founding conductor Nicholas […]