Labour announce new culture secretary
The UK’s new Secretary of State for culture, media and sport is Wigan MP, Lisa Nandy. Thangam Debbonaire, the former shadow secretary for culture and Royal Academy of Music trained professional cellist, had been widely expected to become Culture Secretary had she...
Conductor James Loughran dies aged 92
It is with regret that we have to report the death of the distinguished Scottish conductor, James Loughran, who died on 19 June at the age of 92. In the UK he is best remembered as the conductor who took over the Hallé Orchestra after the death of Sir John Barbirolli...
Tribute to Peter Pears
Released recently on Signum Classics, Robin Tritschler’s album of Songs for Peter Pears sees the Irish tenor paying tribute to one of the most remarkable singers of the 20th century and exploring some of the many and varied song-cycles which he inspired. The...