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Hairy Cell Leukaemia Relapse – 2 Year Update

It’s been 2 years now since finding out my Hairy Cell Leukaemia had relapsed. I’ve blogged about this previously in more detail, basically, not the news we wanted at the time. Looking back the treatment and recovery journey was very different to the first episode. Long story short, my recent haematology results (last week) came out all pretty much in normal expected ranges, nothing that the consultant is worried or concerned about – next check up in 6 months. I’ve…

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A Time to Say at the Bigg Theatre

We are delighted to share that “A time to say Bocelli and Brightman” will be coming to the fabulous Bigg Theatre in Biggleswade on Saturday 17th August at 8pm. A musical tribute to classical singers Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, performed by Howard Ellis and Helen Power. Enjoy beautiful music from Italian opera, film, and theatre to classical chart hits. In Time To Say Bocelli & Brightman, Howard and Helen explore the stars’ solo careers and their famous duets. Click…

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Isle of Man Choral Society

After years of being asked and having to turn it down due to brass band competition clash, I finally am available to attend and play for my father in law, Julian Power who conducts the Isle of Man Choral Society and The Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra for their major annual concert together. I was a regular member of the Manx Sinfonia (as they were known then) when I lived on the IOM, so expecting a few familiar faces. The…

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North London Symphony Orchestra – Bizet, Korngold, Brahms

NLSO open their 2019 season in St James Church, Muswell Hill playing music by Bizet, Korngold and Brahms (third racket…) Date:    Saturday 23 March 2019Time:    7.30 pmVenue:  St James Church Muswell HillSt James LaneLondon N10 3DB Conductor: ROBERT MAX Programme: BIZET:             Carmen Suite No. 1KORNGOLD:  Violin Concerto  (Soloist: BEATRICE PHILIPS)BRAHMS:        Symphony No.3 Click here for tickets…

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Bar Musical Society – Childrens Concert

The Bar Musical Society present a Children’s Concert in Middle Temple Hall where Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Ravel’s Mother Goose suite will be performed.  The concert, conducted by Nikolas Clarke will be narrated by Sir Richard Stilgoe.  Audience are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy during the concert. Venue & Tickets: Sunday 20th November, Midday. Concert Tickets £10 for adults, free for children (more details here)  

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NLSO Tchaikovsky 4th Symphony

The North London Symphony Orchestra under conductor Ben Glassberg return to the URC Church in Palmer’s Green to bring a concert featuring works by two giants of Russian Music.  Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony, first performed in 1878 it sometimes is receives the nickname “Fatum” or “Fate”! As a trumpet player, this is one of the more exciting symphonies to play, in particular the opening movement fanfares where it is said that Tchaikovsky unleashes the musical equivalent of lightning bolts: two short…

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Adoramus Orchestra – Summer Love Classics

I will be performing with Adoramus Orchestra on June 25th for their summer concert of Classics from Operas, Shows and TV illustrating love both Human and Divine. Saturday 25th June 2016, 7:30pm at Emmanuel Church, Northwood Programme includes: Seasons of Love from Rent Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof The Thorn Birds Theme by Mancini Pavane by Gabriel Faure Finale Act III from The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffman by Offenbach Surely, He has borne our griefs…

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North London Symphony Orchestra Summer 2016

The North London Symphony Orchestra return to The United Reform Church in Palmers Green to present a program of Beethoven and Brahms.  Our soloist in Brahms Piano Concerto No 1 is Robert Bridge, who has been soloist with the orchestra on many occasions.  Robert Max will be musical director of the orchestra for the first time.   Program: Beethoven Egmont Overture Brahms Piano Concerto No 1 Beethoven Symphony No 3 “Eroica” Venue:

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Into Space with City of London Symphonic Winds

This concert is set to be out of this world… sorry, couldn’t resist.  The final concert in City of London Symphonic Winds, “Into Space” season will feature music with an interstellar theme.  Conducted by David Smith, the program will include Philip Sparke’s Music of the Spheres, Nigel Clarke’s Gagarin, excerpts from Gustav Holst’s The Planets suite plus music from science-fiction films including Star Trek and ET.   When Sunday, November 1, 2015 4:30pm – All Ages Where St. Sepulchre (map) Holborn Viaduct London…

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