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If Hitler Were a Good Painter

Mar 26, 2017

It is 9pm or so on a warm evening in mid-Spring. My mother, fiancé and I are about to sit down to a late dinner when we hear an unexpected knock at the front door. Excusing myself, I leave the table to answer it. … More If Hitler Were a Good Painter

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Peter Reynolds – A Note Too Far

Jan 12, 2017

In July 2016 I approached Peter Reynolds, asking whether he would mind an informal to-and-fro by email. The subject was (at least to begin with) musicians taking liberties with his music and the extent to which he and/or the music itself could tolerate it. … More Peter Reynolds – A Note Too Far

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Music for the Shortest Day

Dec 22, 2016

Today, the shortest day of 2016, felt like a good enough excuse to throw together a list of ‘happy pieces’ … More Music for the Shortest Day

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7 Explicit Seconds

Aug 22, 2016

Sometimes small things are the most transformative. … More 7 Explicit Seconds

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Unconfirmed and Incomplete

Jul 1, 2016

This is a list of propositions that are either a) not completely true, and/or b) something I was unable to write a complete post about. … More Unconfirmed and Incomplete

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Off the Digital Shelf: June 2016

Jun 24, 2016

I buy a lot of CDs. Below are three recent purchases, downloaded to my iPod, that are to my mind worth a second listen: … More Off the Digital Shelf: June 2016

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A Piano by any other Colour?

Jun 12, 2016

A private school that I’ve recently been working for just received a generous anonymous donation of a baby grand piano, insured for £60,000. I happened to be there the day after it arrived… … More A Piano by any other Colour?

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Off the Digital Shelf: April 2016

Apr 27, 2016

I buy a lot of CDs. Below are three recent purchases, downloaded to my iPod, that are to my mind worth a second listen: … More Off the Digital Shelf: April 2016

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Repetition, Again

Apr 10, 2016

As professional musicians, friends of mine play at weddings and I often like to find out what they’ve been asked to play. They get all sorts, of course, and are always obliging. … More Repetition, Again

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Off the Digital Shelf: March 2016

Mar 13, 2016

I buy a lot of CDs. Below are three recent purchases, downloaded to my iPod, that are to my mind worth a second listen: … More Off the Digital Shelf: March 2016

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