On Friday 13 November 1868, the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini died from pneumonia at his country house in Passy. Possibly an unremarkable event if, like […]
Who has time for a Holiday?
Every year, around early spring, I find myself looking forward to the long hot days of Summer, particularly June, July and August. I have this […]
It’s all in the detail
Every week, despite not being religiously minded, I find myself attending church. Of course, as I’m sure most of you know, this is because I […]
Running a Choir – who’s actually in charge?
Something very much at the forefront of my mind at the moment is my forthcoming fundraising concert at the end of June. You may have […]