A Cunning Blog

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29th September 2016
by harryfiddler
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Drumroll please…

Are you ready? https://unbound.com/books/sanctuary I’m thrilled and not a little bit nervous to announce my new book, Sanctuary, a history of Dartington International Summer School in words and pictures. You may have gathered from that something was in the pipeline. … Continue reading

13th May 2012
by harryfiddler
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Don't call it Indie Classical…

An interview with Nicole Canham Nicole Canham is, amongst other things, a clarinetist, artistic director of Canberra Festival from 2005-2008, one of the dudes behind Polyopera and plenty more. She’s also doing a PhD. We had a fascinating chat about … Continue reading

20th May 2011
by harryfiddler
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The Code: a guide to concert dressing, part 2

I had to review the Australian Brandenburg concert for SMH last Friday. It was, as expected, a great concert. I make no secret of the fact that I’m a fan of mezzo soprano Fiona Campbell and have been ever since … Continue reading