In Conversation with Jennie & Mark

Tuesday 13th May 12.30pm – Lin Xu-Zhang London-based Australian pianist Lin Xu-Zhang is recognised for his remarkable tonal palette, expressive depth, and bold and individual artistic voice. Equally in demand as a soloist and collaborator, he has earned acclaim for his adventurous interpretations across a wide-ranging repertoire—from the Renaissance to contemporary works, including over a…

‘Strong women or murderer?’ and ‘Is it healthy for men to always be portrayed as strong?’ along with ‘What do we make of all the bloodshed in the Old Testament?’ were questions we asked this week as we looked at Judges 4, the story of Deborah, Barak, Jael and Sisera. Listen back here. We’ll have…

Today is the first Sunday of Lent. The time of year when, traditionally, we abstain from the some of the nice things in life. Some people go for the food option, giving up chocolate or cakes or biscuits, maybe alcohol. One year I decided to give up caffeine. That was a difficult Lent, it was…

Fourth Sunday of Lent I wonder…have you ever made a decision and then, as it started to happen, you thought you might have made the wrong one? Perhaps you have moved house and once you’d moved into your new house you started to find all the things that were wrong with it. Perhaps you started…

From The Blyth Centre Rush Hour Recital programme. Free glass of wine served before the concert The theme will be PASSION & POLYPHONY The Gesualdo Six present an exhibition of some of the finest vocal consort works from renaissance and modern-day composers. Taking inspiration from the darkness and shadows of Holy Week’s Tenebrae services, the…