A womb with a view

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An archive of manuscript scores of orchestral, instrumental and chamber music, songs and choral works and boxes of letters were found in Rook's Nest House near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, the home of E M Forster from 1883-1893 and of Elizabeth Poston, composer and pianist from 1914. It was the model for 'Howards End.' Elizabeth Poston wrote the incidental music for a televised 'Howards End' in 1970 and is known for the song 'Sweet Suffolk Owl' and the carol 'Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.' Malcolm Williamson, Master of the Queen's Music and his publisher, Simon Campion, friends of Poston, have been tenants of the house since her death in 1987. About 80% of the 286 works catalogued have not been published.

Publishing industry, Historic sites, Composition (Music), Howard's End (Motion picture), Poston, Elizabeth

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Monday evenings will never be the same again

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Retiring from the conductorship of the Bach Choir will present an opportunity to take on more work which involves travelling abroad, according to conductor Sir David Willocks. He has no intention of giving up work, even though he is now 78 years old. He has gained great respect for the way in which he has managed the Bach Choir, particularly with regard to its foreign tours. Before he took over the conductorship in 1960, the choir had hardly ventured outside London, England. He rejects the view that the choir has been cautious about adventurous repertoire.

Interview, Conductors (Music), Willcocks, David

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Do you believe in faery?

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The Glastonbury Arts Festival, which has been created to mark in 1996 the 70th anniversary of the last of the original arts festivals in the town, includes Rutland Broughton's music drama 'The Immortal Hour.' This reflects the fact that Broughton was the founder of the original festivals, which began in 1914. His work was particularly attractive to audiences, offering them great mystery. It still holds the world record for the number of consecutive performances of a serious opera.

United Kingdom, Performances, Art festivals, The Immortal Hour (Opera)

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