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Susan’s Bookshelves: normal rules don’t apply by Kate Atkinson

I’ve never quite got into Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie series but I’ve happily lapped up several of her standalones and so was pleased to find this volume of short stories, published in 2024. Yes, the uncapitalised title says it all. They don’t. These stories plunge us into a world of talking horses, fairytale princesses, hapless […]

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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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The Mikado WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan Directed by Keith Strachan Take Note Theatre Ltd for Tabard Theatre...
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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...
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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...
Classical music reviews April 13, 2025

Centenary Gala: Messiaen’s Turangalila Symphony (Susan Elkin reviews)

Centenary Gala: Messiaen’s Turangalila Symphony Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Joanna MacGregor Piano: Joseph Havlat Ondes martenot: Cynthia Millar Brighton...
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Classical music reviews May 18, 2025

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