This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst. “Ah, yes,” I can hear some of you say, “The Planets”. I have long regarded that work of genius as Holst’s misfortune. Some composers write one piece so amazing that they are known for nothing else: think of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, or Widor’s Toccata. One of the two sad aspects to Holst is that to aficionados The Planets is not necessarily his finest piece of music. He wrote many other works that reflect his genius, express
The Bermuda Philharmonic Society is now back in full strength. After the long pandemic pause it has now reassembled and fielded a fully-rehearsed 40-piece orchestra composed of talented local musician.
When Kate Kayaian says there is a lot of musical talent on the island, Sari Smith is one of the people she is talking about.
The 18-year-old violinist is the recipient of one of the Bermuda Philharmon.