"These hymns belong to all of us. I was shocked at the tirade, it became a target for something." Errollyn Wallen, composer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne. Desert Island Discs | Listen on BBC Sounds

Extent of the bombing in Gaza overlaid onto London. The combined weight of the bombardment stood at 70,000 tons several months ago (it has gone up significantly since). For context the combined weight of the Nazi's bombing of London during WWII was 12,000 tons.

Gross disparity between coverage of luxury yaught sinking and refugees dying regularly in Mediterranean (3,041 last year). All such deaths are tragic but the difference in coverage is dystopian.

my favourite video on the internet

Ellen Reid releases her brand new album 'Big Majestic' today on New Amsterdam / @eclipseprojectsmusic. The mesmerising album takes Ellen's music in new directions, and features guest artists including SHABAKA Kronos Quartet James McVinnie. Listen now! wisemusicclassical.com/news/4885/

This is basically how Brexit happened.

🧵💚On the 14th of June 2017 I was a correspondent on the Today programme at BBC Radio Four. A colleague called in the early hours and asked me to rush to Grenfell Tower. I will never forget the scale, trauma, bravery, generosity, confusion, kindness, fear, horror, 1/

Massively great news - congratulations Jack Oades

Stunning recital by James McVinnie St Lawrence Jewry followed by RCO dinner at the Guildhall seated with @seam100 and David Hill -a great evening celebrating a wonderful organization

This was a special one …

SONIC MATTER festival in Zurich, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich and organist James McVinnie will present three Swiss premieres today! With works by @annathorvalds, Creative Chair at Tonhalle, Nico Muhly, and Daníel Bjarnason. Don't miss the artist talk before! buff.ly/3VbUigQ

Terrifinc ’Sonic Matter’ programme from Tonhalle-Orchester, conducted by André de Ridder with James McVinnie, featuring @annathorvalds CATAMORPHOSIS (2020), Nico Muhly Register (2017) and Daníel Bjarnason Emergence (2011; 2014-16) 🔥🔥🔥 #adventuresinmusic

Reporting from Zürich, astounding Swiss premieres of @annathorvalds CATAMORPHOSIS (2020), Nico Muhly Register (2017) and Daníel Bjarnason Emergence (2011; 2014/2016) with the Tonhalle-Orchester, André de Ridder and James McVinnie. #adventuresinmusic jarijuhanikallio.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/for…

Mulled wine is an abomination.

Watch James McVinnie perform John Adams’ 'China Gates' on the iconic St Albans Cathedral organ, from the album 'Dreamcatcher'. A beautifully intimate take on contemporary classical music. Don’t miss out on this incredible album! 🎹🎶 👉 shorturl.at/lKjpU PENTATONE

James McVinnie

Join us for performances from the Chineke! Foundation , An Exploration of Philip Glass with James McVinnie and @MakiNamekawa, a captivating performance by violinist Nicola Benedetti & more! General Booking opens: Friday, June 6th, 10 am NCH See nch.ie

Looking fwd to this!!