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'The Great American Songbook' in Bangkok
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 25/01/2018
» Never, ever call American popular melodies mere light music.
Renowned cellist warming up nicely for Bangkok
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 25/11/2014
» Jian Wang might be one of the world’s most renowned cellists, but when he’s hanging out on the edge of the Arctic Circle during the brutal winter, he could be viewed as some kind of eccentric.
Guitar hero from the black mountain
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 02/07/2013
» Historian Jan Morris once wrote about Montenegro: "At first sight is the sheer face up the formidable rock rampart that rings the heart of Montenegro. For centuries people have come this way with trepidation: on mules, frightened of bandits; on cavalry horses, terrified of guerrillas; in troop carriers, wary of partisans; and now in tourist coaches and rented cars, heart-in-mouth at the prospect."
Stephen Hough's 'many favourite things'
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 30/05/2013
» The pianist wowed a packed Carnegie Hall audience for his recital, dazzling them with performances of Schumann, Chopin and his own Sonata Luminosa. They applauded, cheered, stood up and demanded an encore. The pianist smiled, sat down again and thought for a moment.