29 NOVEMBER 2008, page 67

The Fall Guy

Lloyd Evans B reak out the bunting. Crack open the champagne. Spit-roast the capon and prepare to party. Or, come to think of it, don’t bother. The fourth centenary of John......

Let Down By Britten

Robin Holloway C aught by chance on Remembrance Sunday, the broadcast of the composer’s celebrated recording of War Requiem kept me hooked, listening with half an ear, half......