Polymath composers and their extra-musical successes

Polymath composers and their extra-musical successes

We all knew that one student at school who seemed to miraculously excel at everything: they played in the football team, sang in the choir and starred in the school play, effortlessly straddling the full spectrum of achievement much to the envy of the rest of us. 

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Banksy’s stunt wasn’t even original – and why we should support ads on Sydney Opera House

Banksy’s stunt wasn’t even original – and why we should support ads on Sydney Opera House

Read it on the The Spectator website here

Photo credit: Christian Mehlführer

Participation Starts with Inspiration: heritage protection must not trump disabled access

Participation Starts with Inspiration: heritage protection must not trump disabled access

Many of the UK’s churches and performance venues are poorly equipped for the disabled, often because heritage law prohibits alteration. This goes against principles of inclusion within Christianity and music-making

The African-American Spiritual: Across the Atlantic and Back

The African-American Spiritual: Across the Atlantic and Back

The Spiritual has been borrowed, developed and reimagined across countless musical cultures. Here’s a glance at just a few examples of its incredible journey.