Howells

I missed a posting this week marking Herbert Howells’ birthday. The great composer was born in 1892, 130 years ago this past Monday. Howells’ music continues to haunt my days and nights. I don’t mind this haunting at all! I’ve written much about Howells, both in my dissertation and some published journal articles, and on

#TBT: July abroad

I realized the other day that I have spent quite a few days of July abroad in recent years.  Here are a few photos from July excursions to Europe. Scenes from Montreal, Vienna, London and every one of the countries in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Stockholm, Antwerp, Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, Florence, other points in Austria,

Glos Th

How’s that for an abbreviation?  ‘Gloucester Thursday’ I’ve just completed editing on the nearly 8-minute video from yesterday, and will have posted before my North American friends arise today. And here it is!– Wednesday recap: my city tour was great fun, even in the rain.  Evensong broadcast worldwide was a splendour of singing and visual

Gloucester away day

I have much to report about Gloucester this evening, but at 10.30 p.m., and in the hotel bar after a late dinner, I’m weary and ready to head upstairs.  So, I post some pictures of the outbound journey from Paddington Station to Gloucester!