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Susan’s Bookshelves: The Go-Between by LP Hartley

Of course I first read it at teacher training college. It’s about a child’s thought processes and they were keen on that. Memories of it were, to an extent, later over-shadowed by the 1971 film starring Julie Christie, Alan Bates and Edward Fox (no less!) and no one who saw it could ever forget the […]

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Classical music reviews October 30, 2026

Dvorak Violin Concerto with James Ehnes (Susan Elkin reviews)

Various Czechs Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Kevin John Edusei Violin: James Ehnes Royal Festival Hall, 29 October 2026   It’s...
Classical music reviews October 25, 2026

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra, 24 October 2026 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Brian Wright Violin: Irene Duval Mote Hall, Maidstone, 24 October 2026   This concert –...
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...
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The Bridge (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Bridge Alaa Shehada & Sam Beale, who also directs Palestine Comedy Club Bush Theatre   Star rating: 3.5...
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Maidstone Symphony Orchestra, 24 October 2026 (Susan Elkin reviews)

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Susan Elkin reviews)

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Susan’s Bookshelves: The Go-Between by LP Hartley

Of course I first read it at teacher training college. It’s about a child’s thought processes and they were...

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