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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 pretty sure that it must have must been an abridged version that the 10 or 11 year old me read.  Then  Petroc Trelawny recently remarked on Radio 3 (I can’t remember the context) that nobody reads […]

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