Lecturer @RoyalAcadMusic. Organist & Academic. British Music Studies / Digital Musicology. Own views here, there and everywhere.

Royal Academy of Music, London
Joined April 2010
Out now... Robert Saxton, Toccata of Light. Enjoy! YouTube: youtu.be/Uif9zfrBTSE
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'Song: a lyrical expression of one of the ways in which we, as humans, express our gratitude and joy in the context of nature and the seasonal round.' youtube.com/watch?v=HCpWBf20… #newmusic #organ
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Running the Oxford Half Marathon in aid of Against Breast Cancer. Having taken up running this summer, I may require a bit of luck... justgiving.com/page/jonathan…
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No, a university education is about allowing you to explore and develop yourself as a human being. It isn’t a job, it’s devoting your time to thinking - and getting stuck into clubs and societies which pique your interest. It’s about growing into the person you could become.
Although it has been many – many – years since I was a student, I’ve never forgotten looking at my university timetable at the start of my first year and wondering how I was going to cope. Not with the hours of study, but with having so much free time. For it seemed the hours of formal teaching required to pursue a degree in English Language and Literature at this particular Russell Group university barely exceeded double figures. After the grind of A levels, the vast open spaces on the timetable were dizzying. Surely a university education was supposed to be more demanding than this? ✍️ Angela Epstein spectator.com/article/is-thi…
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Running the Oxford Half Marathon in aid of Against Breast Cancer. Having taken up running this summer, I may require a bit of luck... justgiving.com/page/jonathan…
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Train Going Over A Bridge At Night, Eric Ravilious, 1935. At this time Ravilious was living in Bank House, Castle Hedingham with his wife Tirzah. This painting is one of a series featuring scenes from his time in #Essex. The original artwork is in the collection of @TownerGallery
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A giant, who took British music studies seriously 🙁 #RIP
Very sad to announce the death of doyen of British musicology and music analysis Arnold Whittall. He had been ill since the beginning of the year. I’m mourning not only an intellectual giant and valued mentor but also a close friend who we saw for the last time on Saturday.
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'Song: a lyrical expression of one of the ways in which we, as humans, express our gratitude and joy in the context of nature and the seasonal round.' youtube.com/watch?v=HCpWBf20… #newmusic #organ
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Theme(s) and Variations on European Modernism—Elizabeth #Maconchy in Context.share.google/92tl7ETcY7UqLEy…
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Classical music for all ages in Yorkshire this summer…
💫 Spark your child's musical imagination this summer! Five North Yorkshire venues host three wonderfully different events ideal for little ones and their families. 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 - 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺: 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝟯𝗽𝗺: 𝗦𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗱’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 @Concerteenies_ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘬 Concerteenies presents a musical story for children aged 3-7 and their families. Narrator Polly Ives, bassoonist Daria Phillips, and pianist Annabelle Lawson combine new music and digital animations with this much-loved children’s tale, written by Jonathan Long and illustrated by Korky Paul. With songs and actions to join in with, it’s a perfect introduction to music, animation and storytelling. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 @Opera_North 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦 A trio of opera singers and an accordionist invite you into a retelling of Mozart’s magical fairy tale, where nothing is quite as it first appears. This 40-minute interactive production is full of fun, fantasy and unforgettable tunes, offering a perfect first step into the world of opera. Designed for children aged 4–8, Mini Magic Flute is a joyful chance to enjoy music and storytelling – whatever your age! 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 - 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺: 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗸𝗯𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝟯𝗽𝗺: @GaltresCentre 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗱 Musical Curiosities 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 A magical musical story for children aged 3–7 and their grown-ups, inspired by John Burningham’s much-loved book. Flautist Meera Maharaj and harpist Lucy Nolan bring the story vividly to life through music, words and imagination. Warm, imaginative and beautifully crafted, it offers an enchanting first encounter with live music for children and adults alike. 🎟️Tickets for each event are JUST £6 for adults & children. Book direct with us at ryedalefestival.com (links in thread ⬇️) @northyorksc @visitnorthyork @yorkshirepost @BBCLookNorth @BBCYork @gazetteherald
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It’s a #JohnMcCabe #Symphony2 day today. A work full of mystery, from 1971 @RenaudMachart @LSHMWAH @WillEaves @BMusicSociety Terrific, lived in performance from #LouisFrémaux @TheCBSO
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In 1987 #RichardRodneyBennett’s #Symphony3 seemed to mark a huge pivot in his style but in fact #SonnetstoOrpheus (1979) is the true turning point. It’s great that this recording exists @RenaudMachart @BMusicSociety @jonathanclinch @BBCSSO Great liner notes by @RichardBratby
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