Reviewing the current art scene, this month the editor of Apollo writes: “… it feels like these moments are like busses–you wait for one to come along and then three come along at once.” He was commenting on the current flush of important exhibitions. I note that one of these is in the Rijksmuseum, one … Read more
I’m sitting in bed in my Cardiff hotel, and reflecting on the experience of the last week. The final of the famous “Cardiff Singer of the World” has just taken place, and we are winding down after a very stimulating day and evening. As we walked back to the hotel from St. David’s Hall I … Read more
Here we are in Cardiff, attending the famous “Cardiff Singer of the World” festival. This has become something of a regular commitment for us, and we always look forward to it. This year, however, the first concert has left us with an element of anxiety. The standard of performance is up to the usual level. … Read more
(Well: Wales, actually.) I am not certain about the possibility of keeping this blog going during the coming week. My wife and I will be going to Cardiff to attend the Cardiff Singer of the World festival. This is a wonderful singing competition that takes place in the city every other year. We have been following it for at … Read more