This is my last #Holst150 post on this platform. My project to listen to all his music in his anniversary year continues on Bluesky, so if you've enjoyed exploring Holst with me you can find me at The Symphonist.bsky.social. I hope to see you there.

Absurd headline. Everyone around Malaga has been warned. There’s nothing special about British expats.

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We are several weeks into a Labour government but still have the absurdity of 1st Class compartments on our railway services. This is antiquated and unnecessary. Obviously, the carriages can’t be removed but they should be designated as standard for all. Simple change.

Dishonest train times from Greater Anglia

I see John Tinniswood, - the oldest man in the world - passed away two days ago. RIP. He was outside the top 50 of all time, though pretty close to it. But, now he is gone, only two of the oldest 100 men remain alive. Increasing absolute lifespan does not appear to be occurring.

Portrait of the Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered medievalists.net/2024/12/portra… #Byzantium

Brexit and EU fulfilment. Ian Seabrook gives a small business perspective update: youtu.be/oxADPC6L4J0?si…

When you get reminded of darts, it takes you back

In a change of soloist, we are delighted we will be joined by Julian Bliss for Magnus Lindberg’s Clarinet Concerto on Saturday 25 January at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre 🎟️ Book your tickets here: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/kso-l…

Acclaimed as a concerto soloist, chamber musician and jazz artist, Julian Bliss has been praised by The Times for his ‘astonishing technique’, with the Birmingham Post writing of his ‘assured’ performance of the Lindberg concerto: ‘Gloopy microtones, comedic effects? No problem.’

Want to find out how Julian Bliss interprets Lindberg’s clarinet concerto? Here’s your chance: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/kso-l…

Countdown!! One week to go. Some seats still available: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/kso-l…

A1, Edinburgh today. Not wise to be out and about especially in a high sided vehicle. Watch until the end.....

“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” -H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama

If you love the late Mozart Symphonies and Beethoven’s concertos, and you are near Islington, then I am in Mozart 39, and Beethoven Violin, middle of this month eventbrite.co.uk/e/highbury-pla…

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Signal failure and a points failure. We endure frequent planned delays at weekends to allow the infrastructure to be maintained, yet excessively often it breaks down. This suggests that the maintenance being performed is not fit for purpose. The passenger suffers!

Concert on Saturday in Islington

A Gipps Symphony in November. Should be a red letter day: kso.org.uk/event/doreen-c…