For the glory of the world (Gloria Mundi)
Posted by our Tudor music correspondent Richard Rawlinson England’s finest early composer Thomas Tallis died in 1585, having served as court musician for Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Mary and Elizabeth I. Royal patronage then was the equivalent of being signed up to a major record label pre iTunes. He also held posts at a Benedictine priory […]
My Father’s House
Awdri and Allan Doyle are funeral directors in Galashiels. Their new business has been open for just a year. You can read what we think of them here. When Awdri’s Dad died in October, Awdri wanted Amazing Grace at the funeral — the tune rather than the words. She says, “Some hymn tunes are lovely […]
In praise of the well-judged anecdote
We are indebted to Anne Barber for making this paraphrase of what the Daily Telegraph’s obituaries’ editor, Harry de Quetteville, said on Sunday’s Broadcasting House on dear old Radio 4. We all love a good story, but a good anecdote is even better, briefly, amusingly confirming or upsetting the reputations of those we thought we […]
