#ViolettaandtheVenetianViolin

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

I re-read this book in the school holidays. Instead of practicing for a concert, I think you’ll agree, it’s eminently more sensible.

Mar 27, 20234 min read

Fairyland

The Girl who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of her own Making The first thing I loved about this book is the title. How fantastic,...

Mar 3, 20234 min read

The Right Way to Rock

For fans of musicals, this is a book for you. No doubt the tunes will be so familiar, that as you read, you’ll be able to sing the songs.

Jun 20, 20223 min read

The Mystwick School of Musicraft

Today, Ferdinand and I finished the very entertaining audio book of The Mystwick School of Musicraft. We enjoyed it immensely.

May 13, 20225 min read

Why Did Handel Waggle His Wig?

Now, this book is soooo great. It is also for anyone—like most middle-grade reads—and I certainly learnt a thing or two.

Feb 16, 20225 min read

Scriabin and space

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) thought about transcending too; but before I explain, I must tell you of a fun-filled fortnight.

Feb 9, 20225 min read

The force of nature and other composers.

A force of nature conjures all kinds of imagery. Leopard print tights, for example—fantastic, but they take confidence to carry off.

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