Monthly Archives: July 2011

Studying the Etudes

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

Why does it sound so much better to perform an Etude than to perform a Study? It means the same, but perhaps the French word gives an aura of glamour and sophistication to a title which, in English, appears rather … Continue reading →

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Overheard at the Proms

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

As the Proms arena queue snaked its way towards Door 11 before last night’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall, and as we clutched our fivers, with bags open ready for inspection, one of the stewards was complimenting us on our good behaviour and … Continue reading →

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You’re Hired. Next recital – Brentwood

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

It’s best not to go near the television on Wednesday evenings if there are still tasks to be done and if  The Apprentice is on. It is dangerously addictive, and seems to capture the imagination of millions, year after year. Watching it … Continue reading →

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Listing the Liszt – in the piano stool, and at the Proms

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

Musical lists are fashionable at the moment – what are your Desert Island discs, what does your iPod shuffle reveal about you, and so on. Usually, each individual’s list contents are different. But there’s one list that is surprisingly similar, whoever compiles … Continue reading →

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