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Susan’s Bookshelves: The Shock of the Light by Lori Inglis Hill

I often write here about books written in the past, usually because I have come back to them after a while. This one, published last month (12 February 2026), is hot off the press and one of the most engaging new books I’ve read in ages. Tess and Theo are the children of a Cambridge […]

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Classical music reviews February 23, 2026

Lonely Angel (Susan Elkin reviews)

Lonely Angel Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Violin: Ruth Rogers Viola: Sascha Bota Conductor/Piano: Joanna MacGregor Brighton Dome, 22 February 2026...
Classical music reviews February 22, 2026

Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Tchaikovsky (Susan Elkin reviews)

LPO: Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Tchaikovsky – Southbank Centre, London Reviewer: Susan Elkin By The Reviews Hub – LondonFebruary 19, 2026...
Classical music reviews February 21, 2026

Elmore Quartet (Susan Elkin reviews)

Elmore Quartet Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome, 15 February 2026 Strings Attached It was an ambitious programme – three full...
Classical music reviews February 21, 2026

Renes conducts Bruckner (Susan Elkin reviews)

Symphony No 8 in C Minor Anton Bruckner Philharmonia Lawrence Renes Royal Festival Hall, 19 February 2026   This...
Classical music reviews / Reviews / Theatre February 11, 2026

Cosi fan tutte (Susan Elkin reviews)

ENO: Così fan tutte – London Coliseum Reviewer: Susan Elkin By The Reviews Hub – LondonFebruary 7, 2026 Jessica Catherine...
Classical music reviews February 9, 2026

Star Wars and The Planets (Susan Elkin reviews)

Star Wars and The Planets Philharmonia Conductor: Marin Alsop Guitar: Sean Shibe Royal Festival Hall, 08 February 2026 It’s...
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Reviews / Theatre March 4, 2026

My night With Reg (Susan Elkin reviews)

My Night With Reg Kevin Elyot Directed by Dan Usztan Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington Star rating: 4 Now almost...
Susan's Bookshelves March 4, 2026

Susan’s Bookshelves: The Shock of the Light by Lori Inglis Hill

I often write here about books written in the past, usually because I have come back to them after...
Theatre February 26, 2026

Mendelssohn Octet (Susan Elkin reviews)

Kalla and Neruda Quartets Royal Academy of Music Lunchtime concert, 24 February 2026 The advertised work in this pleasing...
Susan's Bookshelves February 25, 2026

Susan’s Bookshelves: Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

I read it as a child. And now I look at how wordy Beecher Stowe’s unexpurgated version is, I’m...
Theatre February 27, 2026

Academy Symphony Orchestra and Mark Elder (Susan Elkin reviews)

Academy Symphony Orchestra Sir Mark Elder Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, 27 February 2026 It’s always a joy...

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