SongEasel, pianist Jocelyn Freeman’s inestimable song recital series in South East London, is having a festival weekend from 21 to 24 May 2026 under the title of Sweet Harmony which celebrates Carl Loewe (born 230 years ago) […]
Giovanna d’Arco, which premiered at La Scala in 1845, was an instant popular success. It is said that within a few weeks of the premiere the favourite melodies from Giovanna were being ground out on the […]
The BBC Philharmonic in Manchester has appointed Catharina Feyen as second principal double-bass. A Guildhall graduate from Belgium, she has been freelancing at the Royal Opera House in London. photo: fb The post Belgian wins […]