Clive Paget
@clivepaget.bsky.social
Writer on classical music, opera, theatre, anything really. Guardian, Musical America and Limelight reviewer. Proud Border Terrier owner (sorry, co-parent)
Rebecca Clarke review for @theguardian.com – composer of spirited chamber music and songs finally gets her due
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Rebecca Clarke review for @theguardian.com – composer of spirited chamber music and songs finally gets her due
Dead Man Walking review – searing honesty and humanity in ENO’s staging of Heggie’s compelling opera
November 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Dead Man Walking review – searing honesty and humanity in ENO’s staging of Heggie’s compelling opera
Susanna review – Opera North’s arresting take on Handel’s proto-#MeToo tale for @theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Susanna review – Opera North’s arresting take on Handel’s proto-#MeToo tale for @theguardian.com
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“It’s all brought to life beautifully by conductor John Andrews who achieves as effective a balance between melodic reflection and narrative thrust as you might hope for... Recorded in meticulous sound and perfectly balanced, The Seal-Woman is a delightful and tuneful find and well worth a listen.”
Bantock: The Seal-Woman ★★★★
Read the Limelight review.
limelight-arts.com.au
September 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
“It’s all brought to life beautifully by conductor John Andrews who achieves as effective a balance between melodic reflection and narrative thrust as you might hope for... Recorded in meticulous sound and perfectly balanced, The Seal-Woman is a delightful and tuneful find and well worth a listen.”
Thoughts on Pimpinone: hot-to-trot comic opera from the underperformed Telemann for @theguardian.com @royaloperahouse.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Thoughts on Pimpinone: hot-to-trot comic opera from the underperformed Telemann for @theguardian.com @royaloperahouse.bsky.social
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For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother and midwife. Only later did the term take on a derogatory meaning.
May 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother and midwife. Only later did the term take on a derogatory meaning.
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This is glorious!
April 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This is glorious!
Thoughts for @theguardian.com on
RPO/Petrenko’s blistering, multi-hued Shostakovich plus Roderick Williams blitzing Kurt Weill @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social
RPO/Petrenko’s blistering, multi-hued Shostakovich plus Roderick Williams blitzing Kurt Weill @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Thoughts for @theguardian.com on
RPO/Petrenko’s blistering, multi-hued Shostakovich plus Roderick Williams blitzing Kurt Weill @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social
RPO/Petrenko’s blistering, multi-hued Shostakovich plus Roderick Williams blitzing Kurt Weill @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social
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YouTube’s play button doing the lord’s work
March 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
YouTube’s play button doing the lord’s work
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Born #OTD in 1927, the South African born, English composer, John Joubert. Having moved to England in 1946, his 1st Symphony was written in 1955, a commission from Hull Philharmonic, whilst he was teaching at the university there. open.spotify.com/album/5iS54l... #britsymphyear
John Joubert: Symphony No. 1
John Joubert · Album · 2007 · 4 songs
open.spotify.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Born #OTD in 1927, the South African born, English composer, John Joubert. Having moved to England in 1946, his 1st Symphony was written in 1955, a commission from Hull Philharmonic, whilst he was teaching at the university there. open.spotify.com/album/5iS54l... #britsymphyear
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LSO Create is on the move! 🌟 While LSO St Luke’s undergoes works, we’re partnering with arts spaces across London. Recently, we explored Noah Davis’ art at the Barbican Art Gallery through music. LSO Create is an inclusive space where neurodiverse & disabled adults make music together. 🎶✨
March 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
LSO Create is on the move! 🌟 While LSO St Luke’s undergoes works, we’re partnering with arts spaces across London. Recently, we explored Noah Davis’ art at the Barbican Art Gallery through music. LSO Create is an inclusive space where neurodiverse & disabled adults make music together. 🎶✨
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Born #OTD in 1971, English composer, pianist, conductor - Thomas Adès. His one-movement symphony, Tevot, is a perfect introduction to his soundworld. Premiered by Simon Rattle & @berliner-philharmoniker.de on 21 February 2007. open.spotify.com/track/1fi3wo... #britsymphyear
Tevot
Thomas Adès, London Symphony Orchestra · Adès: Asyla, Tevot, Polaris · Song · 2017
open.spotify.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Born #OTD in 1971, English composer, pianist, conductor - Thomas Adès. His one-movement symphony, Tevot, is a perfect introduction to his soundworld. Premiered by Simon Rattle & @berliner-philharmoniker.de on 21 February 2007. open.spotify.com/track/1fi3wo... #britsymphyear
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what Trump did.
February 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what Trump did.
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Holy shit. I asked Jasmine Crockett what she would tell Elon if she could.
This was her answer:
This was her answer:
NEW: I just asked Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett if she had a message to Elon Musk.
What would she say to him? Here was her answer:
“Fuck off.”
What would she say to him? Here was her answer:
“Fuck off.”
February 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Holy shit. I asked Jasmine Crockett what she would tell Elon if she could.
This was her answer:
This was her answer:
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🥳 A celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams 🥳
The first of four celebratory concerts this week with conductor Andrew Manze and our wonderful leader, Roberto Ruisi 🎻
📸 Sharyn Bellemakers, The Hallé
The first of four celebratory concerts this week with conductor Andrew Manze and our wonderful leader, Roberto Ruisi 🎻
📸 Sharyn Bellemakers, The Hallé
February 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🥳 A celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams 🥳
The first of four celebratory concerts this week with conductor Andrew Manze and our wonderful leader, Roberto Ruisi 🎻
📸 Sharyn Bellemakers, The Hallé
The first of four celebratory concerts this week with conductor Andrew Manze and our wonderful leader, Roberto Ruisi 🎻
📸 Sharyn Bellemakers, The Hallé
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Ukraine peace plan latest
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
February 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Ukraine peace plan latest
The new Private Eye is out now
The new Private Eye is out now
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I absolutely love this idea.
February 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I absolutely love this idea.
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Left: Kemi Badenoch criticising Rachel Reeves for not breaking the law
Right: Kemi Badenoch laughing after confessing to breaking the law
Right: Kemi Badenoch laughing after confessing to breaking the law
February 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Left: Kemi Badenoch criticising Rachel Reeves for not breaking the law
Right: Kemi Badenoch laughing after confessing to breaking the law
Right: Kemi Badenoch laughing after confessing to breaking the law
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Maddow: If you don't have Bluesky yet, I recommend it. It is a social media network that doesn't make me want to stab myself in the eye with a rusty fork
February 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Maddow: If you don't have Bluesky yet, I recommend it. It is a social media network that doesn't make me want to stab myself in the eye with a rusty fork
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February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
And men dancing. Sweet!
The Dickson Experimental Sound Film, made in late 1894 or early 1895, is the first known film with live-recorded sound
January 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
And men dancing. Sweet!
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Dreadful news for such a historic and distinguished music department. Let's unite in solidarity
Cardiff University’s music department under threat of closure: nation.cymru/news/huge-jo...
Huge job cuts announcement 'imminent' at Cardiff University
Martin Shipton Staff at Cardiff University fear huge job cuts are about to be announced by a senior management team that has already spoken of an “immediate existential crisis”. Briefings are due to b...
nation.cymru
January 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Dreadful news for such a historic and distinguished music department. Let's unite in solidarity
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TikTok took it down, so let’s share the shit out of this reading list. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgainIsNow #BookSky
#StateMediaCensorship
#StateMediaCensorship
January 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TikTok took it down, so let’s share the shit out of this reading list. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgainIsNow #BookSky
#StateMediaCensorship
#StateMediaCensorship