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The Proms
The 2023 BBC Proms will run from Friday 14 July to Saturday 9 September. The full programme of concerts, recitals, operas et al has been published. All will be played live or online during the traditional summer season. A full guide is available online....
Some SOMM releases
The highly respected independent music publisher SOMM has released two recordings which ought to be of interest to all serious music lovers. Thomas Beecham Conducts Richard Strauss - ARIADNE 5021 Just released is the first release on disc of three works by Richard...
Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies
Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and other epic films, has died aged 71. Sakamoto was also known for his acting, and for his work with the pioneering electronic music band...
BBC Singers reprieved
The BBC has paused its decision to close the BBC Singers, after "a number of organisations" came forward to offer alternative funding. The group, which is the UK's only full-time professional chamber choir, was targeted by budget cuts shortly before celebrating its...
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Judith Monk appointed BEM
Many with not too long memories will remember Judith Monk, deputy editor for about 15 years from approximately 2000 to 2015. During those years when she was busy keeping the magazine vibrant, revitalising the readership profile and interviewing not less than hundreds of artistes, composers, actors and musicians she was also busy running the Hastings’ YMCA on a voluntary basis. All will be pleased to know that in the King’s first Birthday Honours’ list Judith was appointed BEM – the British Empire Medal – (and for those who oppose the imperialistic overtones, the British Excellence Medal) for her unbroken 40 years of service to the voluntary sector. Many many congratulations are in order.
