Tag Archives: classical

The Hallé, Don Juan & February 13th

Posted on Saturday, 14 January, 2012 by John

I was first introduced to the Hallé around 1960, I would be about ten or eleven, when I was taken to a concert in Manchester by a great-aunt and great-uncle. I have little recollection of the event, I think it was English composers, but I do remember being fascinated by Sir John Barbirolli and the [...]

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Louth Music Festival – 2009

Posted on Wednesday, 10 June, 2009 by John

Check out the Louth Music Festival site. The festival runs from July 4th to July 11th 2009. There is something for everybody in this week long festival at various venues. Link in the right hand column.