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Music

New Listening: Prince & Alice, Cleo & Callas, & much more

June 3, 2016

Arts, Film, Music:

Some great new music in Arts from pop to classical, and quite a few points in between.

Engraved from the "Chandos" portrait by H.S. Sadd, 1860

Shakespeare 400

May 6, 2016

Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theatre:

The works of William Shakespeare remain so fresh, and so fundamental to our culture, a mere 400 years after his death.

New Sights & Sounds : Aida, Autumn, Peter, Puccini, & much more.

April 1, 2016

Arts, Film, Music:

Some great new audio and video arrivals in Arts include latest releases in opera, pop, rock, classical music and film soundtracks.

New Sights and Sounds: Boheme & Bowie, Classics & Colleen, and lots more

February 18, 2016

Arts, Music:

Many great new arrivals for the New Year include latest releases and favourite titles in pop, rock, jazz, rhythm & blues, film soundtracks, opera, dance, classical and children’s songs. They include baubles, bangles and beads… Read More ›

Hard rock, hard roll: some deaths in the family

January 22, 2016

Arts, Music:

Its been a tough start to the year with the loss of some truly iconic rock music figures.

A Christmas Listening List

December 24, 2015

Arts, Music:

Christmas always brings with it a wealth of seasonal music, and who could resist the Wiggles and Santa Claus?

New Listening: Broadway to La Scala, Brandenburg to Oz.

November 13, 2015

Arts, Music:

Some great new CD arrivals in pop, rock, rhythm & blues, film soundtracks, musical theatre, classical music and opera; something for just about everyone.

It’s a wonderful world; so many videos to enjoy, here or there!

October 16, 2015

Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Television, Theatre:

Some more great performances and documentaries courtesy of our video streaming services, not to mention a flashmob Choral Symphony to bring a tear to the eye.