September is so the last twenty-nine days

September 29, 2013

I’ve not written here for about a month, so I’m going to make up for lost time with something of a rave. If you stick with it, you’re an idiot Read the full article…

The children laugh, without fail

August 29, 2013

  It’s quite possible to enjoy opera without having a clue what’s going on. This cracks the kids up every time it’s played. From Richard Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, act Read the full article…

‘Proem’: How it works

August 26, 2013

‘Proem’ opens Freehand, so it ain’t new; it was the first piece written for the album, commenced shortly after the invitation to record it was issued. That was 2001. The manuscripts Read the full article…

‘A lot goes on, but nothing happens’

August 23, 2013

I’ll bet you didn’t know I have a Ben Lee record. But hey, why shouldn’t I? He is terrific in The Rage in Placid Lake, which is an utterly terrific film Read the full article…

Happy logic games

June 22, 2013

On seven nights of the week, dinner is cooked, and each comprises a dish containing exactly one from among fish, beef, pasta, lamb, rice, ham and dried beans. Complements to Read the full article…