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Tag: Music

The Return of The Proms

The Return of The Proms

Last week I was  thrilled  to return to the Royal Albert Hall to attend the world's greatest classical music festival, a…

Scheherazade

Scheherazade

I'm fascinated by orientalism in 19th century art, architecture and music, particularly the works of Russian composers …

Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni

A few weeks ago, I attended a performance of Kasper Holten’s rather unusual revival of Don Giovanni at one of my favourite…

Last Night of the Proms

Last Night of the Proms

One of the cultural highlights of the year for me is the Last Night of the Proms.  I've always watched it on TV, attend…

Aida

Aida

I didn't celebrate Halloween this year.  I normally jump at the chance to dress up or cover my face in eyeliner , but…

Late Night Proms

Late Night Proms

I've attended countless Proms concerts over the 12 years I've lived in London, faithfully attending my favourites (…

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Last month, the  English National Ballet  brought the world's greatest love story to the Royal Festival Hall for five n…

Turandot

Turandot

Last month I headed to my favourite building in London, the 18th century, Grade I-listed Royal Opera House  to see Puccini&…