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Susan’s Bookshelves: Justine by Lawrence Durrell

When I was sixteen a Very Nerdy Friend shared with me his enthusiasm for Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet of which Justine (1957) is the first part. I suppose I was a bit flattered that he thought I – a keen reader but definitely not nerdy – was worthy of his recommendations. So I borrowed the […]

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Classical music reviews September 27, 2026

Rhaposody on a Theme of Paganini (Susan Elkin reviews)

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Joanna MacGregor Piano: Khrystyna Mykhailichenko Violin: Emily Trubshaw Brighton...
Classical music reviews September 21, 2026

Gildas Quartet, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, 20 September 2026 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Gildas Quartet Tom Aldren violin, Gemma Sharples violin, Christine Anderson viola, Anna Menzies cello. Brighton Dome  Corn Exchange  Sunday...
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Mozart Great Mass in C Minor (Susan Elkin reviews)

Mozart Great Mass in C Minor Philharmonia Orchestra Philharmonia Chorus Conductor: Tess Jackson Soloists: Olivia Warburton, Daniel Vening, Anita...
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Prom: Bach’s Mass in B Minor wirh Arcangelo (Susan Elkin reviews)

Bach’s Mass in B Minor with Arcangelo Conductor: Jonathan Cohen Royal Albert Hall 10 September 2026 There is something...
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Prom: Martha Argerich Plays Beethoven (Susan Elkin reviews)

Martha Argerich Plays Beethoven Munich Phiharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lahav Shani Royal Albert Hall, 05 September 2026. Now 85, Martha...
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Prom: The Met Orchestra Plays Strauss (Lucas Elkin reviews)

PROM: The Met Orchestra plays Strauss Wednesday 26 August 2026 Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor Elza van den Heever Soprano Richard...
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