The Bright Old Oak

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Love and music and literature: the story of Joyce Hatto as a novel

This week BBC one aired a biopic on Joyce Hatto. The British pianist was a promising talent in the 1950s and the ultimately found fame in the following decades, helped … Continue reading

24 December, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Developing Battersea Power Station: what’s next?

Battersea Power Station. A landmark inLondon. The big abandoned building calls to mind Pink Floyd’s iconic album cover for their 1977 album “Animals”, or the Beatles in their movie “Help!”, … Continue reading

5 May, 2012 · 7 Comments

Interpreting the Present: Part 3 – Music

A few weeks ago, I was quietly working on my blog when I heard strange noises coming from the apartment below mine. It took me a while, not too long … Continue reading

17 April, 2012 · 2 Comments
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