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2 months ago

‘The palace called and I heard myself saying yes’: how Errollyn Wallen went from Top of the Pops to Master of the King’s Music

Written off in her youth, the unstoppable Belize-born musician has overcome indifference, mockery and abuse to become one of Britain’s most acclaimed composers. You have to hang onto your own worth, …

3 months ago

As the far right surges around the globe, what can a new TV series about Mussolini teach us? | Caroline Moorehead

Joe Wright’s new drama gives a theatrical take on the dictator’s flaws but there is so much more history viewers need to know

On 3 January 1925, Benito Mussolini delivered the most important speech of…

Driver who hit union rally in ‘suspected attack’ in Munich is Afghan asylum seeker, police say

Children among at least 28 hurt as incident expected to inflame tensions ahead of this month’s election

A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker has driven a car into a trade union demonstration in Munich, …

4 months ago

The week in classical: Aida; Chineke!; Paddington Trio – review

Royal Opera House; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Kings Place, London
The Royal Opera Chorus steals the show in a revival of Robert Carsen’s solemn take on Verdi; Chineke! celebrate 10 years of change-making. …

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