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Bess of Hardwick (Susan Elkin reviews)

Of course there have been many biographies of Bess of Harwick. Eventually the Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury, she was probably the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth when she died in 1608 at the remarkable age of 80.  Mary S Lovell’s take on the life of this strong, capable woman, which was published in […]

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Classical music reviews May 9, 2026

Dvorak, Schumann and Brahms (Lucas Elkin reviews)

Dvořák Overture (Vanda) R. Schumann Cello Concerto Brahms Symphony no. 1 Kian Soltani (Cello) Leonidas Kavakos (Conductor) 07 May...
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Fibonacci Quartet (Susan Elkin review)

Fibonacci Quartet Strings Attached Brighton Corn Exchange 19 April 2026 This interesting concert gave us two string quartets written...
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The Protecting Veil – Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, 29 March 2026 (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Protecting Veil Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Joanna MacGregor Violin: Ruth Rogers Cello: Guy Johnston Brighton Dome, 29 March...
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Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 21 March 2026 (John Groves reviews)

When Schubert died at the tragically early age of thirty-one, he left a vast body of compositions, hundreds of...
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Rinaldo (Susan Elkin reviews)

Rinaldo George Frederic Handel From a scenario by Aaron Hill Conductor: David Bates Director: Julia Burbach Royal Academy of...
Classical music reviews March 20, 2026

Au Printemps Durufle Requiem (Susan Elkin reviews)

Au Printemps Duruflé Requiem Bach Choir Conductor: David Hill, Organ: Philip Scriven. Mezzo soprano: Katherine Gregory Holy Trinity, Sloane...
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