Monthly Archives: June 2025

John Wilson’s London Sinfonia- Symphony hall, Birmingham

Posted on June 30, 2025 by garylongden

***** Often described as a ‘super-orchestra’ , it brings together outstanding musicians from the UK and abroad, including principals and leaders from other orchestras, notable soloists and members of distinguished chamber groups. ‘Sinfonia of London sets the gold standard – … Continue reading →

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Sound of Music – Sutton Arts theatre- Sutton Coldfield

Posted on June 20, 2025 by garylongden

**** This is not a conventional review. Everyone knows the story, most have seen the film. There is an acting cast of upwards of  forty including rotation and a band of several. Director Emily Armstrong has had to morph into … Continue reading →

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Kiss me Quickstep- Derby Theatre

Posted on June 10, 2025 by garylongden

*** A criticism that could never be levelled at Derby Theatre is that it is predictable and boring. Next year we have the Classic Macbeth,  tonight we had Kiss me Quickstep a contemporaneous tilt at dramatizing the modern media interest … Continue reading →

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‘ Guitar ‘  by Earl Slick- an autobiography book review

Posted on June 6, 2025 by garylongden

Not only is Earl Slick my favourite Bowie guitarist, he is also one of my favourite all time guitarists. So my expectations of this book were high. Fortunately, I was not disappointed. licks credits read like excerpts from a compendium … Continue reading →

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