(5 out of 5 stars) I fell asleep at a performance of Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony some years ago. It is a LONG piece. I would not recommend it as a first Vaughan Williams purchase, unless you are a particular fan of choral music. On the other hand, I couldn t ignore it. Robert Shaw (America s Mr. Choral Music ) described this symphony on the radio as the most beautiful piece of choral music written in the 20th century . Wow! That covers 100 years, you know. And I deeply enjoy other pieces by RVW, including his Four Hymns and Five Mystical Songs. So I bought this CD and now, instead of listening to this 70-minute symphony in one very long sweep, I listen to songs and sections.
by Charlie Spargo
Four new appointments have been made at Lancaster-based Two Stories, including Stacey Waugh as Head of Brand Communications.
Following 11 recent client wins, including the London Symphony Chorus, Event Television, Digitaloft and Lancaster Business Improvement District, Two Stories has expanded its team - also hiring two new designers and a developer.
Waugh (pictured, left), previously a freelance consultant and with experience at agencies including Smoking Gun PR, takes up the senior role at the agency. Also joining are designers Emily Fell and Lauren Rankine, plus developer Ryan White.
Two Stories was launched in September 2019 by Bekkie Hull and Rob Ellis, and works with national clients including Channel 4’s 4Sales and The Advertising Association, as well as regional businesses including MH Stainton Homes, Butler Interiors and Cornvale Fine Foods.