We saw Ades performing solo at the Wigmore Hall in London not long ago, and felt we could not pass on another opportunity to see him live. This time we would hear him conducting one of his compositions as well as Sibelius Symphony No 5 and a work by the the Danish composer Per Nørgård.
Thomas Ades with LSO at the Barbican Read More »
Sakari Oramo conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra on 23rd October 2026 with a program including music by Britten, Shostakovich, and Debussy with the UK premier of Francisco Coll’s Elysian. Finnish cello player Senja Rmmukainen took the solo role in Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. This was an easy concert to listen too. Britten’s Four Seas
BBC Symphony Orchestra concert at the Barbican Read More »
Arguably one of the finest Victorian concert organs in the land, Reading Town Hall Organ regularly features in lunchtime concerts.
Reading Town Hall organ recital Read More »
Thomas Ades, the famous British composer, is also a great pianist. Paul Myerscough saw him perform at Wigmore Hall.
Music Diary – Thomas Ades at Wigmore Hall 26/9/2026 Read More »
The annual Hidden Notes festival features eclectic music for all tastes. Paul Myerscough hears the 2026 Sunday program.
Music Diary – Hidden Notes 2026 Read More »
Paul Myerscough reveals some great walking routes from Borrowdale in the English Lake District
The English Lake District:- Spring begins in Borrowdale Read More »
Paul Myerscough took a trip to Stockholm via Copenhagen. Here we get some views of a glass factory and some from Stockholm
Sweden and Stockholm – unguided views Read More »
Paul Myerscough travelled to Copenhagen to check out the food. These are some of the other sights!
Copenhagen – unguided views Read More »
‘The Great Outdoors Challenge in Scotland coast to coast backpacking – Paul Myerscough describes
Loch nan Eun to Montrose via Glen Beg and Glen Mark and Glen Esk.
Backpacking in Scotland Loch nan Eun to Montrose Read More »
The Great Outdoor Challenge W-E coast backpacking in Scotland. Paul Myerscough writes about Craig Meagaidh to Dalwhinnie, to Gaick Lodge, then, Glen Tilt, and Glean Mhor
Backpacking in Scotland Creag Meagaidh to Loch nan Eun Read More »