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Susan’s Bookshelves: A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher

I thought I was reasonably “well read”, to coin an old-fashioned term, and I suppose by comparison with that bloke on the Clapham omnibus (is he still there?) I probably am. I read. And I read a lot. Witness this blog – nearly six years now. Philip Hensher however, leaves me on the starting line. […]

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Classical music reviews October 16, 2026

Jakub Hrusa Conducts Janacek and Bartok (Susan Elkin reviews)

Jakub Hrusa Conducts Janacek and Bartok Academy Symphony Orchestra Dukes Hall, Royal Academy of Music 16 October 2026  ...
Classical music reviews October 16, 2026

NDR Radio Philharmonie Hanover (Susan Elkin reviews)

NDR Radio Philharmonie Hanover Cadogan Hall Conductor: Stanislav Kochanovsky Piano: Nikolai Lugansky Zurich International Orchestra Series 2026/7   It’s...
Classical music reviews October 12, 2026

The Stravinsky Connection (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Stravinsky Connection Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Joanna MacGregor Piano: Milda Daunoraite Brighton Dome Sunday 11 October 2026 It...
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...
Classical music reviews September 13, 2026

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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Antigone Exits (Susan Elkin reviews)

Antigone Exits Nina Segal (after Sophocles) Directed by Jeff James Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre Star rating 3.5 The...
Susan's Bookshelves October 7, 2026

Susan’s Bookshelves: Justine by Lawrence Durrell

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