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59 days ago

‘The palace called and I heard myself saying yes’: how Errollyn Wallen went from Top of the Pops to Master of the King’s Music

Written off in her youth, the unstoppable Belize-born musician has overcome indifference, mockery and abuse to become one of Britain’s most acclaimed composers. You have to hang onto your own worth, …

66 days ago

As the far right surges around the globe, what can a new TV series about Mussolini teach us? | Caroline Moorehead

Joe Wright’s new drama gives a theatrical take on the dictator’s flaws but there is so much more history viewers need to know

On 3 January 1925, Benito Mussolini delivered the most important speech of…

79 days ago

2 months ago

The week in classical: Aida; Chineke!; Paddington Trio – review

Royal Opera House; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Kings Place, London
The Royal Opera Chorus steals the show in a revival of Robert Carsen’s solemn take on Verdi; Chineke! celebrate 10 years of change-making. …

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