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Opera blog by opera novice. as a way of learning more about the opera world. Friday, 6 March 2009. Anyway I have been given a reprieve and I can get to hear it online at Radio 4 in the Netherlands. Tuesday, 10 February 2009.

Classical music, marketing and other musings. Exists, as it manages to get me so irritated it encourages me to write. We have to communicate what we do.

Following the launch of our new website we are now integrating our blog into our main site. Check out our new website at www. Our website has been designed in collaboration with CubiqDesign. Wednesday, 22 June 2016. A year in the life of Britten Sinfonia Academy.

The operatic view from the cheap seats. January 6, 2013 by ContrapuntalAnt. As for the cast, Maija Kovalevska was a lovely Mimi. A bit steely maybe, but good. A double dose of Rossini. May 30, 2012 by ContrapuntalAnt.

2nd Altos Like The Bottom Parts. Wednesday, July 25, 2012. With the sweetest burst of melody I know.

Updates from English National Opera, London, UK. ENO Evolve My diary of rehearsals with students from the Royal College of Music. Hugh Davies, 2nd Violin for ENO. BBC Maida Vale Studio 2. I arrange seating with my colleagues in the section whereby I can have Ben with me on the outside of the 5.