Doing Justice to William Walton
An unjustly neglected British composer
Outside of Austria and Germany, the historic centers of Western classical music, most countries have a particular composer whose work is generally thought to be especially representative of what used to be called their “national character.” In Italy, it is Verdi; in Russia, Tchaikovsky; in Finland, Sibelius; and in the U.S., Aaron Copland. But for 250 years, England was different. After the death in 1695 of Henry Purcell, no classical composer of major stature emerged until 1899, when Edward Elgar’s
Enigma Variations were premiered and entered the standard orchestral repertoire. Before then, England had been known to German-speaking musicians as
Police stopped a van in Crewe last Wednesday OFFICERS have charged two men after seizing a large quantity of cannabis from a van. John Collins, of Warmingham Lane, Middlewich, and Stephen Lloyd, of Weaver View, Church Minshull, have been charged with possession with intent to supply a class B drug. Police stopped and searched a van in Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, last Wednesday, February 3, before the pair were arrested at around 6pm. Collins, 32, and Lloyd, 33, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court last Friday, February 5.
Acclaimed Series Will Be Available to Hulu and Peacock Subscribers in Its Entirety Beginning February 3
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Santa Monica, CA, and New York, NY The long-running hit comedy series “Modern Family” will be available to Hulu and Peacock subscribers beginning February 3, it was jointly announced today by Hulu and Peacock. As part of the unprecedented multi-year shared agreement with Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, both Hulu and Peacock will be the dedicated subscription streaming homes to all 250 “Modern Family” episodes spanning 11 binge-worthy seasons. It also marks the first time the entire series will be available on a subscription video-on-demand platform in the U.S. During its historic run, the fan-favorite series was available for next-day viewing to Hulu subscribers.
Hulu and Peacock to Share ‘Modern Family’ Streaming Rights
All 11 seasons will be available Feb. 3; Peacock will offer first 12 episodes for freeTim Baysinger | January 26, 2021 @ 10:00 AM Last Updated: January 26, 2021 @ 10:11 AM
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In a unique deal, Hulu and Peacock have both acquired the streaming rights to the hit ABC comedy “Modern Family.” All 11 seasons of the Emmy-winning series will be available on both platforms beginning Feb. 3.
The deal marks the first time that all 250 episodes of “Modern Family” will be available to stream. During its run, Hulu had next-day rights to the series, which is produced by 20th Studios. Disney owns both the studio and Hulu.
Modern Family All Seasons Coming to Hulu and Peacock Under Unusual Shared Streaming Deal
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In an unusual arrangement, all 11 seasons of hit sitcom “Modern Family” will be available on both Disney’s Hulu and NBCUniversal’s Peacock starting next month.
Under the multiyear shared agreement with Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, both Hulu and Peacock have U.S. streaming rights to all 250 “Modern Family” episodes beginning Feb. 3.
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“Modern Family” aired its final season on ABC last year, concluding its 11 years on the network. The series’ bow on Hulu and Peacock will mark the first time the entire series will be available on a subscription VOD platform in the U.S. During its broadcast run, the series was available for next-day viewing on Hulu.