JDCMB

Jessica Duchen's Classical Music Blog. Music and writing in London, UK.

Friday, January 31, 2014

The man who "made an honest woman out of jazz"

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It's a foggy day in London town this morning, so here is something cheering for a Friday Historical (after a week dominated for me by to...
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Can't help loving that man...

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It's Don Giovanni. Why on earth do we find him irresistible? Clue: clever librettist plus divine composer, but there are darker factors ...
Thursday, January 23, 2014

Ed is leaving ENO...

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Sobs in sunny Sheen today upon the news that Edward Gardner is leaving English National Opera. The highlights of his stint as music direct...
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

One to watch: Kristine Balanas

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Meet Kristine Balanas , 22, from Latvia, an advanced student at the Royal Academy of Music. She's a very lucky young violinist as s...
Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Can classical music learn anything from cabaret?

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Hint: yep. I went to see the simply fabulous Fascinating Aida and have jotted down some thoughts for my Amati Soapbox. http://www.amati.com/...
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Words for and about music. Beethoven novel 'Immortal' (https://unbound.com/books/immortal/) out now. Opera/choral librettos, including R Panufnik 'Silver Birch'. Narrated concerts. Classical music journalism for BBC Music Magazine, the i, The Sunday Times, The JC, etc. I AM NO LONGER BLOGGING and will only be updating this site occasionally. If you enjoy my writing, please read my articles and books. I regret that I can no longer respond to pitches for coverage on this blog. Twitter: @jessicaduchen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicawordsmusic Instagram: jessica.duchen By reading this site you agree to its cookies. www.jessicaduchen.co.uk.
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