Tag Archives: Apocalypse Discs

Apocalypse Discs – Stuart Millson

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Derek Turner

STUART MILLSON Quarterly Review Music Editor If I find myself on a desert island, or living in a nuclear bunker, or in a cave in Wales (the latter will have its own generator, so that my collection of CDs and … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Discs – Stephen M. Borthwick

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Derek Turner

STEPHEN M. BORTHWICK Catholic writer In regards to my musical tastes, I have to agree that it is almost impossible to narrow a list to ten. For myself, though, there are constants in my musical tastes – I have a … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Discs – John Kersey

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Derek Turner

JOHN KERSEY Historian, musician and educationalist www.johnkersey.org As a musician, I face the prospect of having to save a limited number of works from certain apocalypse with a certain degree of trepidation. The difficulty is always that any selection is … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Discs – Leslie Jones

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Derek Turner

LESLIE JONES Quarterly Review Deputy Editor Here are ten musical items in search of a desert island – hopefully, an island with WiFi! In no particular order… Les Préludes, Franz Liszt Music from this stirring and bombastic symphonic poem was … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Discs – Derek Turner

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Derek Turner

DEREK TURNER Quarterly Review Editor I like all kinds of music, and my tastes are always changing. These kinds of lists are always mere snapshots, and as soon as you decide on a list of ten you think of piece … Continue reading →