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Susan’s Bookshelves: Emma by Jane Austen

I reread each of Jane Austen’s six novels about once in ten years. This is the fourth time I have featured her here in this blog which has been running just over five years. It means that I have read each of these novels at least five or six times. And she never fails me. […]

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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...
Classical music reviews February 1, 2026

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 31 Jan 2026 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Matilda Lloyd (trumpet) and Brian Wright (conductor) Mote Hall, Maidstone Well someone has to take over...
Classical music reviews January 25, 2026

Heath Quartet with Ben Goldscheider (Susan Elkin reviews)

Heath Quartet with Ben Goldscheider Brighton Dome Corn Exchange 25 January 2026 Co-produced by Strings Attached, which aims to...
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Reviews / Theatre February 21, 2026

Mrs Armitage on Wheels (Susan Elkin reviews)

Mrs Armitage on Wheels – Purcell Room, Southbank Centre By Admin on Friday, 20 February, 2026 in Onstage, Review Picture: Dan Tsantilis Rating: three stars ★...
Reviews / Theatre February 21, 2026

The Bodyguard (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Bodyguard – New Wimbledon Theatre, London Reviewer: Susan Elkin By The Reviews Hub – LondonFebruary 17, 2026 Sidonie Smith...
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...
Susan's Bookshelves February 18, 2026

Susan’s Bookshelves: With the End in Mind by Kathryn Mannix

Kathryn Mannix works in a hospice as a consultant in palliative care. Her still small voice of calm experience...
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...

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