London: Guildhall

The Guildhall School of Music is one of London’s many music conservatories. Others include the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal School of Music, and Trinity Laban. From a website: Centrally located next to the Barbican Center in the Cultural Mile area of London, Guildhall students have immediate access to one of the most vibrantContinue reading “London: Guildhall”

HM the King

Charles III of the United Kingdom was crowned yesterday. I was up early to watch the solemn occasion. And I only cried about 14 times. I may see one more coronation in my lifetime. But if I don’t, this one has filled my heart with joy. And the music was simply stunning. The liturgy: https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/23-24132%20Coronation%20Liturgy%20Commentary.pdfContinue reading “HM the King”

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 onContinue reading “Howells”