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WHEN Kate had decided, at the age of fifty-five, to reduce her working hours and go part-time at her job, she had imagined filling her extra days off with all kinds of exciting adventures. Instead, sh

Dive in and give your opinion on whether you prefer a lie-in before starting lessons.

2025 marked the centenary of Erik Satie’s death, an event honoured by commemorations around the globe, including series of concerts, workshops, exhibitions and guided tours in his birthplace of Honfle

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The Last Three Sonatas Imogen Cooper (piano) Chandos CHAN 20362 71:42 mins Now 76, Imogen Cooper has announced her retirement as a solo pianist, and she recently gave me a résumé of her development, f