We write a blog about being artists in an imploding world. We also have a sense of humour.
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theenormityofnow retweeted
8 Jan 2024
In solidarity and love. Please sign.
The proposal to reduce chorus contracts to six months of the year would slash pay by 40%, making it near impossible to live on ENO salaries.
Fair wage on stage: Don’t slash ENO chorus contracts | Megaphone UK megaphone.org.uk/petitions/f…
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theenormityofnow retweeted
25 Oct 2023
Freelancers📣
We've launched a survey to help us understand the working conditions and experiences of freelancers in the creative & cultural sector
It’s vital we hear from as many people as possible, so please share this survey with your networks too!
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theenormityofnow retweeted
23 Oct 2023
So - I did a thing.
@ITVX #ThreeLittleBirds. Me - as Winifred Atwell (Ep 5&6 - grand total of 20sec on screen). A hoot! @DarciaMartin @StellaNwimo - THANK YOU. @martina_laird
#ronaldsamm - accent isn't TOO bad 😉.
WATCH IT ALL. ☺️
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theenormityofnow retweeted
23 Jun 2023
‘Extraordinary historical jewels’: the cantatas of Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre
— @toriabanks of @WeAreHera talks to @guardian about Out of her Mouth 🍉
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theenormityofnow retweeted
19 Jun 2023
Here’s the cast of @operaupclose #OUCDutchman talking about our production!
19 Jun 2023
The Flying Dutchman sets sail on a UK tour next week⛵️
Get your tickets here >> operaupclose.com/the-flying-…
Here's a peek from behind the scenes 👇
#OUCDutchman
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theenormityofnow retweeted
20 Apr 2023
With some pretty fancy company! 😉
20 Apr 2023
Just some of the line-up of vocal, chamber, new music and jazz artists for this summer's Spitalfields Music Festival, launched today! Browse and book at bit.ly/spitsmusicfest23
ALT A list of artists appearing in the festival: Alasdair Beatson, Allyson Devenish, Alys Roberts, Anna Dennis, Ben Smith, Carolyn Sampson, Choir of the Chapels Royal, HM Tower of London, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Dunedin Consort, Dušica Mladenović, Engines Orchestra, Exaudi, Explore Ensemble, Fenella Humphreys, Ian Wilson, John Reid, Kabantu, Klaus Lang, Mahan Esfahani, Maxwell Quartet, Mimi Doulton, Nardus Williams, Odyssean Ensemble, Raph Clarkson, Roderick Williams, Rommi Smith, Soweto Kinch
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theenormityofnow retweeted
14 Apr 2023
Iestyn Morris on releasing his debut album in uncertain times
classical-music.uk/features/…
@iestyncounter on the challenges he faced releasing his album of Russian romances at a time when the public attitude to Russian culture is coloured by the country's invasion of Ukraine
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theenormityofnow retweeted
20 Mar 2023
@ElaineMitchener beendete ein vollgepacktes Eröffnungswochenende der #MaerzMusik mit “On Being Human as Praxis”: Eine körperliche und akustische Annäherung der Ideen der Kulturwissenschaftlerin Sylvia Wynter. 📷 Camille Blake
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theenormityofnow retweeted
8 Nov 2022
Please help us to get them to reconsider their current decision by signing this petition, kindly set up by Sir Bryn Terfel: chng.it/g8wyqDdb (3/3)
#LoveENO #ChooseOpera
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theenormityofnow retweeted
16 Oct 2022
If you're around in Cambridge on 27th October, do come and see our show.
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theenormityofnow retweeted
11 Oct 2022
The presentation, playing of and signing my piano roll! So cool.
Hugely grateful for the opportunity. Thanks to the NWPPA, Jim, Julian, Adam, Ben, Hermione, Peter and Margaret. Their passion,love and dedication to this craft and keeping it alive is second to none.
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theenormityofnow retweeted
17 Aug 2022
"what it is like to stare into the darkness of the infinite void..."
Watch Camden Reeves’ 'Songs of Enchantment' – Two Settings of Clark Ashton Smith for Voice & Piano (2022) performed by Gweneth Ann Rand (soprano) & Allyson Devenish @mapleivory (piano).
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8 Jul 2022
youtu.be/mFGVHnq6iFo
We did a thing. We don't do things too often but when we do..magic. Camden Reeves, thanks. Songs of Enchantment, have a listen/watch
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4 Feb 2022
LESS PERFECTION, MORE SPACE.
ELLIE CONSTA.
Inspiring a younger generation to feel safe with self-expression and still be taken seriously.Her Ensemble-created by violinist Ellie Consta-is a space where authenticity reigns.Beautiful music is the result.
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23 Dec 2021
We made it.We’re in 1 piece & hope u are too.This pandemic is kicking our collective butts & we're planning to take a moment or 3,to sit down & breathe.Thank u to all of our amazing interviewees & a special thanks to JAZZ.FM91.
Now eat, drink, be merry.Repeat.See u soon.
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18 Nov 2021
ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LOVE.
ELLA TAYLOR
“I’m just finding myself unable or unwilling 2 accept anything less than what I need 2 b nourished & what I deserve.” They are here, 2 sing, 2 b respected, like everybody else.
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theenormityofnow retweeted
11 Nov 2021
#24italiansongs - a magnificent project.
10 Nov 2021
"[My] voice is one that is honest and true...It’s who I am, it’s my way of expressing myself in the world."
Hear Margaret Cameron, a member of the @BBCSingers & teacher @RCMLondon's junior department, sing "Non posso disperar" from #24ItalianSongs. → myumi.ch/DJ1Wy
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7 Oct 2021
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING, AS LONG AS IT'S SPICY.
RONNIE LITTLEJOHN
JAZZFM.91 host, Ronnie has been a radio guy 4ever. Music/communication/connection - it started early & continues 2 this day. His program, Gumbo Kitchen, is all things New Orleans jazz.
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5 Aug 2021
IT'S CALLED A LIFELONG PASSION
LAURA FERNANDEZ
5th post in association with JAZZFM.91, a chat with program host Laura Fernandez, how 🎶, 📻 & DJs have influenced & filled her life. Communication & community are at the ❤ of her show - Café Latino.
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theenormityofnow retweeted
31 Jul 2021
Probably the only time I'll be in a Proms programme 😁 Check out the interval chat (@BBCSounds) I had with @PetrocTrelawny about the Golden Age of Broadway. A brilliant concert. ALL YOUR FAVORITE TUNES!!
#bbcproms
#bbcradio3
#broadway
#myviewfromhere
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