Tag Archives: Sibelius

ENDNOTES, October 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021 by leslie

ENDNOTES, October 2021 In this edition – Legends from the Bohemian Forest; Symphony No. 3, by Sibelius, reviewed by Stuart Millson; Alchymia by Thomas Adès, reviewed by Leslie Jones Dvorak was one of the 19th-century’s greatest masters of melody: his Cello Concerto, … Continue reading →

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ENDNOTES, 21st August 2015

Posted on August 22, 2015 by leslie

ENDNOTES, 21st August 2015 Five important 20th-century works at the Proms The 121st season of Henry Wood Promenade concerts continues its onward stride, with large audiences attracted almost every night by that potent combination of innovation, presentation of the great … Continue reading →

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ENDNOTES, July 24th 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by leslie

ENDNOTES, July 24th 2015 First Night of the Proms Stuart Millson attends a much loved event As a young 19-year-old Promenader, I can remember the sense of expectation that I and others felt in the Arena queue for the First … Continue reading →

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ENDNOTES – these he has loved

Posted on November 30, 2014 by leslie

ENDNOTES – these he has loved Stuart Millson presents a seasonal selection A few favourite recordings… a very personal view, and an end-of-year indulgence I have always found that the month of December, and in particular, the Christmas holiday, is … Continue reading →

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Endnotes STUART MILLSON

Posted on August 24, 2014 by leslie

ENDNOTES, September 2014 In this edition: a report from the Proms: William Mathias and Elgar, and composers of the Great War  * Coronation music from Somm Records  * Classic Sibelius from Iceland. For conductor Mark Wigglesworth, Sir Edward Elgar’s First … Continue reading →

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ENDNOTES Proms, patriotism and pacifism STUART MILLSON

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Derek Turner

ENDNOTES News from conductor Owain Arwel Hughes * Major new Sibelius cycle from Chandos * ‘Owen Wingrave’ at Aldeburgh * Piano music by Panufnik Orchestral conductor Owain Arwel Hughes, CBE, is approaching one of his busiest times of the year, … Continue reading →

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