Best classical music albums of 2019 — The High Arts ReviewLike last year, here are my top picks for the best classical music albums released in 2019. These are presented in random order, except…Dec 23, 2019Dec 23, 2019
Schubert Sonata & Impromptus Buniatishvili — The High Arts ReviewReview: Khatia Buniatishvili, Schubert Sonata D960 & Impromptus D899 / Sony ClassicalMar 24, 2019Mar 24, 2019
The Favourite, Yorgos Lanthimos — The High Arts ReviewWe’re in 18th century Britain and Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) sits on the throne. In frail health she’s assisted (not to say guided) by her…Feb 24, 2019Feb 24, 2019
Getting rid of negative thoughtsThe other day I was walking along the coastline, listening to Mozart (the quite happy and carefree 9th piano concerto to be precise), when…Feb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019
Rachel Cusk, Kudos, book reviewAuthor: Rachel Cusk Title: Kudos Published: 2018Aug 18, 2018Aug 18, 2018
Published inThe DialecticalAll eyes on me: Holiday divas on social media“Look at me, I can afford luxury!” Or that’s the widespread attitude on social media, especially during the summer holidays. Because summer…Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
Brahms Symphonies, Barenboim, Staatskapelle BerlinThis is Brahms as it should be. Bold, grand, shamelessly romantic. Of course, Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin have given us…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
Published inThe DialecticalWhat happened to witty flirting?That means flirting through clever dialogue, no chitter-chatter.Jul 12, 2018Jul 12, 2018
Published inThe DialecticalThis whole couple trap (Dialectics, no. 6)Cathy and Ella have been talking on the phone and Ella, who is happily engaged, is trying to arrange a date for Cathy.Jul 11, 2018Jul 11, 2018