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Classical reviews



June 25, 2025

Historical Bassoons (Susan Elkin reviews)

Historical Bassoons Directed by Peter Whelan Royal Academy of Music 25 June 2025   I booked this concert with...
June 24, 2025

Love, Conflict, Resolution (Susan Elkin reviews)

Love, Conflict, Renaissance Monteverdi, Strozzi and Jonathan Dove Directed by Sir Thomas Allen Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music...
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...
May 18, 2025

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,...
May 9, 2025

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...
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...

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July 16, 2025

Susan’s Bookshelves: Moby Dick by Herman Melville

It’s a novel I’ve always strenuously avoided for personal reasons. I am ichthyophobic in general and galeophobic in particular....
July 16, 2025

Susan’s Bookshelves: Odour of Chrysanthemums by DH Lawrence

I pounced on this in my local indie bookshop, Beckenham Books. Penguin have apparently launched an archive series of...
July 9, 2025

Susan’s Bookshelves: How Not To Be A Political Wife by Sarah Vine

Sarah Vine married a fellow journalist, Michael Gove. Then he became a politician and she was plunged into a...
July 8, 2025

Moby Dick (Susan Elkin reviews)

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July 13, 2025

The Unkillable Mike Malloy (Susan Elkin reviews)

REVIEW: THE UNKILLABLE MIKE MALLOY by Luke Adamson at Bridge House Theatre, Penge 8 – 26 July 2025 Susan...