Remembering Karel Janovicky
The Czech composer Karel Janovicky died in London recently at the age of 93. Karel lived in London most of his life, having fled his home country – then Czechoslovakia…
Sir John Barbirolli: a life story in plaques
Most British musicians are lucky if they are celebrated by just one plaque. But we have found at least three for this famous musician, one of the most important conductors of the 20th century…
How an ancient carol was brought back to life
Over 50 year ago, the British folk rock band, Steeleye Span turned a half-forgotten 16th century Christmas Carol, Gaudete, into a pioneering recording…
Peter Racine Fricker – a personal tribute
It must have been quite a thrill for the 34-year-old Peter Racine Fricker to discover his name in Kingsley Amis’s first novel, which would go on to win the Somerset Maugham Award in 1955…
On the trail of Phyllis Lett
To access this post, you must sign up for a Standard membership, Under 25s membership, Patron or Life membership or log in.
John Ireland ‘The Overlanders’
To access this post, you must sign up for a Standard membership, Under 25s membership, Patron or Life membership or log in.