I had been anticipating, as I trundled over to Southbank and found my seat in the auditorium, something of an unconventional performance. I did not figure in bell slippers. Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Sol Gabetta chimed together as they hopped across the stage, embarking upon a warm and jaunty ‘Tambourin’ from Leclair’s Violin Sonata in C,…… Continue reading Pat and Sol
The Festival of Speed is motorsports’ ultimate summer garden party and presents one of the worlds best automotive events, which includes all aspects of the motorsport world. This is an event where you can get up close to all types of cars, bikes and merchandise covering the entire spectrum of motor racing. If your interest…… Continue reading 2021 Festival of Speed roundup
Presented on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, the internationally renowned Concours d’Elegance, Salon Privé, again presented some of the finest classic cars and bikes along with a number of hypercars, next-generation electric cars and the world premier of 4 new automotive models. Accompanying the fantastic vintage cars and bikes were a number of luxury brands…… Continue reading Salon Privé 2020
The Concours of Elegance, one of the UK’s premier concours events has again taken place 4-6 September with as usual an impressive lineup of collector cars. This year the “Best in Show” award went surprisingly to a famous Le Mans winning Porsche 917 driven to victory in 1970 by Hans Hermann and Richard Attwood. Porsche…… Continue reading Concours of Elegance 2020, Hampton Court Palace
The London Concours at the Honourable Artillery Company took place on 19-20 August 2020. It featured approximately 100 cars in rather rainy conditions. Famed automotive designer Ian Callum’s personal collection of cars were on display which included his 1976 Jaguar XJ Coupe, 1974 Triumph TR6, 1995 Porche 911, 1973 Alpha Romeo Giulia GTV, 1995 Mini…… Continue reading London Concours at the Honourable Artillery Company 2020
From the globally renowned Concours d’Elégance to the presentation of the Club Trophy, this year’s Salon Privé is set to be another unforgettable celebration of the very best that the motoring world has to offer. The traditional curtain-raiser is Wednesday’s Concours d’Elégance by AXA, the most prestigious such event in the UK. As a partner…… Continue reading Speed and style returns to Salon Privé
‘Picasso for 100 euros’ is an original idea by TV host and producer Péri Cochin. This raffle is open to participants on an international scale. Tickets, priced at 100 euros, can be bought on the website for the chance to win a Picasso painting entitled Nature Morte and contribute to a great charity project led…… Continue reading Acquiring a Picasso for just 100 euros
The first thing you need to remember when you are looking up Romulo Café (as I am sure you will after reading this review) is to completely ignore the “cafe restaurant” misnomer. The fairly inconspicuous front of the house may look like a cafe but there all similarities end. (Photography: Romulo Café) Romulo Café is,…… Continue reading Romulo Café Review: A Foodie’s Heaven
Take your seats, fasten your metaphorical belts, and hold tight for this pre-Christmas extravaganza! You might get confused by the hotchpotch of cultural references in the libretto, mixing themes of the Illuminati/Age of Enlightenment, freemasonry and Egyptian Gods, with underlining philosophical elements of virtue, courage, manliness, triumph over adversity and ultimately, the power of music.…… Continue reading All the Magic of Mozart: The Magic Flute at the ROH
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