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The Birth of British Music
Not the best, but a very good series! Be sure to catch Episode 2 Handel the Conquering Hero. BBC TWO!
LOVE!
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Sarod Performance
Performance went well - but performing in a shopping centre is no mean feat with such soft instruments. I could hardly hear myself at times. It's been ages since I last performed - and it's been ages as well since I actually enjoyed performing. What a refreshing change ( Read more... ) -
Qixi Festival 七夕節 - Chinese Valentine's Day
Today has many names - Tanabata, Chilseok, 情人节.. sometimes even incorrectly as the Seventh Night of July.
It is also the day where the cowherd meets his love the weaver girl for one night in the entire year. Being apart from your loved one for a few weeks is difficult enough. I can't imagine 364 days a year!
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Iran to ban practice and teaching of Music
I'm not surprised
Music fails to chime with Islamic values, says Iran's supreme leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the promotion and teaching of the artform is not compatible with country's sacred regime
Saeed Kamali Dehghan
Monday 2 August 2010 22.25 BST
Article history
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SSAD 19 - VJC H2 Music Recital
Had time between class and Piano Ensemble concert so I did a quick photoshoot for the VJC H2 Music Recital coming up on 30th July. DO come! It's free! I'll post more info later!
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There's only one (or two) cures for a lonely, moody sunday night.. Spending time with my two current favourite ladies..
Melody Gardot
Sophie Milman
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The Lesson Part 1
It is an almost boring, normal day. The sun blazes down royally, relentlessly and unforgiving. As I step out of the car, the familiar wafts of jasmine and frangipani fill my olfactories. Still in office attire, I moved quickly to remove the coffin from my car ( Read more... )
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