The populist tenor Russell Watson has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Greater Manchester ‘in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music and the arts’.
Watson, 59, has survived two brain tumours. He was conferred the title of Doctor of Arts (Hon DArts) during a graduation ceremony for students from the School of Health, Science & Society – Clinical & Biomedical Sciences.
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Alex Paxton: Candyfolk Spacedrum: Alex Paxton, Jennifer Walshe, Riot Ensemble, Dreammusics Ensemble, London Sinfonietta, Belham Primary School, David Ingamells, Jennifer Walshe; Jonah RecordsReviewed 25 March 2026 A sonic extravaganza where Paxton demonstrates not only his […]
‘Is is about masturbating while thinking about God?’ wonders the ABC producer about Hildegard von Bingen. Watch here. The post ABC Classics discusses fenmale orgasms in classiclal music appeared first on Slippedisc.
Message received from Konserthuset Stockholm: Due to health reasons, Vikingur Olàfsson has been forced to cancel the piano recital the 11th of May at 3 pm – 5 pm. He will be replaced by Denis […]
.jpg?w=160&resize=160,160&ssl=1 "The Trial of Dhegdheer: a Somali folktale is the inspiration for a new community opera bringing together communities of Butetown & Grangetown in Cardiff")
