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Susan’s Bookshelves: Pompeii by Robert Harris

Famous, respected and popular as he is I had never, until now, got round to reading any Robert Harris. It did occur to me, however, that I should after I’d seen the wonderful film Conclave (plot twist to die for) a few days after it started winning awards earlier this year. Then my sister recommended […]

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Classical music reviews May 30, 2025

RPO and Johan Dalene 29 May 2025 – Susan Elkin reviews.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Antonello Manacorda Violinist Johan Dalene Cadogan Hall  29 May 2025   A  pleasing concert, which...
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Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 17 May 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Maxim Calver Brian Wright Mote Hall, Maidstone   17 May 2025   Elgar’s last major work,...
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Bach Choir and Philharmonia 08 May 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Philharmonia Bach Choir David Hill   Royal Festival Hall   08 May 2025   There is no doubt that...
Classical music reviews / Reviews / Theatre May 2, 2025

The Mikado (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Mikado WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan Directed by Keith Strachan Take Note Theatre Ltd for Tabard Theatre...
Classical music reviews April 25, 2025

Philharmonia 26 April 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Philharmonia Marin Alsop Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre 24 April 2025 Part of Multitudes (“An electrifying new arts...
Classical music reviews April 15, 2025

LPO: Jan Lisieki plays Beethoven (Susan Elkin reviews)

LPO: Jan Lisiecki plays Beethoven – Southbank Centre, London Reviewer: Susan Elkin The Reviews Hub – LondonApril 13, 2025...
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Anna Karenina (Susan Elkin reviews)

Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy adapted by Philip Breen who also directs. Chichester Festival Theatre   Star rating: 3 Photography...
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Itch – Opera Holland Park, London Reviewer: Susan Elkin The Reviews Hub – LondonJune 9, 2025 0 2 minutes read...
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