How I spent International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day and although I had the idea of writing about women, I’ve decided to schedule that for a later post. That's because today I wasn’t at work due to a train strike, so along with a friend I walked into the centre of the city this morning and visited the Monet …

Rhapsodie Espagnole

I’d like to celebrate the creation of this blog by sharing this orchestral rhapsody by Ravel, as I feel it's just too wonderful a treat to delay until later! A composer that I know very well recommended that I listen to 'Rhapsodie Espanole' , which he finds inspirational! To be honest I've listened to it half …