Poulenc Gloria: soloist Lauren Michelle: youtu.be/2k3aVoY8A0I?...

Sir Antonio Pappano on Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 6, 'Pathétique' – a symphony he calls 'unique in the world of classical music' – and Bernstein's Symphony No 2, 'The Age of Anxiety', based on the poetry of W H Auden. Watch as he shares what makes these works so powerful.

Quick note to anyone thinking of buying my books: please purchase the new Swift Press versions, NOT the relatively small number of Unbound versions still knocking about, & being sold by OOINYA. Unbound stopped paying me for my work early in 2024 and I will never see a penny for these books.

I love and respect this scientist. Carl Sagan answers a question about creation vs evolution.

You're entitled to your own opinion. You're NOT entitled to your own facts. #BelieveTheScience What he said 💯 👇 👇 👇

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Violin: #Tchaikovsky #MarcBouchkov #Frankfurtradiosymphony #classicalmusic youtu.be/4jEhYy0gRic?...

Today, Tharaud plays #Fauré #Debussy #Poulenc and #Rameau in #Katowice www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

I really like this picture and it brings forth a mood of calm and wonder. Coprinopsis variegata, commonly known as the scaly ink cap chilling with a dryad's saddle on a large decaying log. Misty, lush, and magical. #fungifriends

Good morning welcome to Tippetty tap tap Thursday Life can feel heavy for all of us sometimes. Everyone is carrying something unseen, so whenever you can, choose kindness. You never know how much someone may need it

Debussy Petite Suite: shout out to the solo flautist Clara Andrada de la Calle. #FrankfurtRadioSymphony #hr-sinfonieorchester #Debussy #classicalmusic youtu.be/J_kiMeYKJbY?...

Not a lot makes me laugh aloud, but...

Simply glorious; I didn't know it. The horn solos by Kristian Katzenberger are beautiful. #FrankfurtRadioSymphony #Brahms #Choral #classicalmusic youtu.be/3SneVnrqR3w?...

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony performing Franck Symphony in d minor during the pandemic. It always moves me to hear them play their hearts out to no audience except those in their minds. #hr-sinfonieorchester #Franck #classicalmusic youtu.be/ya3iNTS09aU?...

*skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* *skip* -me, in the car, after starting my favorites playlist

Why am I unsurprised that Meta is leading the way to expand misogyny on, you guess it, its own social media platforms , with their glasses. 🤮

Priceless response to the worry of a missing cat:

Bottesini's marvel: a concerto for double bass and violin - rare and brilliant! #Bottesini #Doublebass #classicalmusic youtu.be/yrwN5QgZ81w?...

Debussy: #Debussy #Pierre-LaurentAimard #Frankfurtradiosymphony #hr-sinfonieorchester #classicalmusic youtu.be/Yxhrmc2xRVU?...

It won't be too long for chicken of the woods to start fruiting. I found this gorgeous cluster in late spring. I was shocked as it's usually a fall mushroom. You must get them young for the best texture and flavour. #mushroommonday

Happy #mushroommonday 🍄🍄‍🟫🍄

#Fungi #Mushroom #MushroomMonday In October, this now unrecognizable stump, has become a miniature world of mushroom, moss & lichens.

This strikes close to home. I don't regret looking after Dad, I loved our time together, but I needed help sometimes and the judgement was blatant: you've got nothing better to do. Now I have 3 stepkids, so I get that joy, too. Be kind to childless people, don't judge www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

Fazil Say: performed by soloists of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony (indulging in my favourite orchestra a lot today). #hr-sinfonieorchester #FazilSay #classicalmusic youtu.be/tWzuzKwa25E?...

Poulenc Sinfonietta: just fabulous :) #Poulenc #Frankfurtradiosymphony #hr-sinfonieorchester #classicalmusic youtu.be/w8ust-LTLqo?...

Sibelius's magnificent 5th Symphony conducted by Ukranian born Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska: and my favourite Frankfurt Radio Symphony. #hr-sinfonieorchester #Sibelius #Classicalmusic youtu.be/t3_nhltnEzU?...

Andrea Tarrodi is a young Swedish composer: #AndreaTarrodi #Frankfurtradiosymphony #hr-sinfonieorchester #classicalmusic youtu.be/enBeu-d7ir8?...

Baby otter at a UK rescue center learns to dive after overcoming its fear of water.😍

Social media and AI rushed "research" - quality recording and interpretation of data has never been more important or vulnerable. Please keep sharing.

A little ball of sunshine, a female Northern Yellow Warbler 🟡

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there, you look fahhhhbulous darhhling.

I found this and it may bring a smile!🙂 This is called the "feather-drying dance of the Great blue Heron"

Just spotted the last quarter Moon, still fairly high in the daytime sky (~ 20°). Don’t think I recall seeing the quarter Moon this high in the day sky too often at Midday (or maybe that’s just my observation bias). Anyway, day Moon is good Moon. Reminds us another world is just hanging there.

Beethoven's Missa solemnis for Sunday: a beautiful performance by my favourite Frankfurt Radio Symphony. #hr-sinfonieorchester #Beethoven #Choral #Classicalmusic youtu.be/hnrFUFVcDmc?...

Frankfurt Radio Symphony at their finest: #Frankfurtradiosymphony #hr-sinfonieorcherter www.youtube.com/live/ixtFGod...

Good morning! Madonna of the Cotton Fields was painted by Laura Knight.

Today is the one year anniversary of my beloved Éowyn's passing. She was rescued after being dumped and became a beloved member of our family for over 12 years. She was a very good girl. In her honor, please enjoy a nice piece of toast, go for a hike, or pick a fight with a squirrel. 🐾💔

Today we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who gave so much for the peace and freedoms we know today. Thank you. ❤️🐾 #VEDay #LestWeForget

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Today, the Nasmé Ensemble plays #Arnita #Mozart #Bottesini and #Roustom in #Chiasso www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday To smile is to say "I love you" without words

Florin Iliescu plays movements 2&3 of Beethoven's violin concerto with piano accompaniment: his clarity and musicality are extraordinarily beautiful. #FlorinIliescu #Beethoven #classicalmusic youtu.be/U_vKQ1V3bTw?...

Florin Iliescu, Concert Master of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony performing as guest soloist for the Going HOme Project: #FlorinIliescu #Wieniawski #classicalmusic youtu.be/UIoK9r6WZyw?...

Florin Iliescu, Concert Master of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony performing Ysaÿe #FlorinIliescu #Ysaÿe #classicalmusic youtu.be/pA6wgjCImtI?...

Does your dog bite? No, he blesses.. 😅

This is a feel good image for me. These two adorable young Australian superb fairywren staying close to each other.

These deaths are on him as well as the parents he has misled.

Every nation should propose an Attenborough Act, enshrining the rights of Nature, and all its creatures and life-sustaining functions and features, in every constitution, in perpetuity. They deserve it, and so does Sir David. It would be a fitting tribute to a life well lived. Happy birthday, Sir.

Congratulations Sir David!!! A Wonder of the World. www.abc.net.au/news/science...