John Andrews
@jkaconductor.bsky.social
Multi-award-winning conductor; usually to be found unearthing lost musical treasures, or serving his feline overlords.
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"One of our liveliest, most elegant and talented bel canto conductors" (Opera Now)" "John Andrews' supple conducting and ideal tempi gave consistent pleasure" (The Sunday Times) "John Andrews conducts...
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And Richard Eyre and George Benjamin...!
Angela Merkel among the Cambridge honorary degrees this year…
February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
And Richard Eyre and George Benjamin...!
I particularly enjoy this one because there happens to be an Evangelical publication of the same name, and I definitely look, well...slightly New Testament....
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I particularly enjoy this one because there happens to be an Evangelical publication of the same name, and I definitely look, well...slightly New Testament....
I am a cover-boy….
February 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I am a cover-boy….
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Brilliant talk from @leahbroad.bsky.social all about Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Women's music-making in WWII, and issues in biography. All hosted by the Boulanger Initiative!
February 11, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Brilliant talk from @leahbroad.bsky.social all about Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Women's music-making in WWII, and issues in biography. All hosted by the Boulanger Initiative!
"Political neutrality of the civil service flows from its career basis."
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
"Political neutrality of the civil service flows from its career basis."
Even asleep she hates the camera…
February 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Even asleep she hates the camera…
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I'm talking about Avril Coleridge-Taylor online at 9pm this evening! Please come along and ask me lots of questions about women's compositions in World War II - this is the first outing for ideas from my next book so would love thoughts :D www.boulangerinitiative.org/virtual-even...
Women in Wartime with Dr. Leah Broad | Boulanger Initiative
When Avril Coleridge-Taylor tried to make sense of the events unfolding around her during World War II, she responded in the only way that made sense to her — through composing. By the war’s end she h...
www.boulangerinitiative.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I'm talking about Avril Coleridge-Taylor online at 9pm this evening! Please come along and ask me lots of questions about women's compositions in World War II - this is the first outing for ideas from my next book so would love thoughts :D www.boulangerinitiative.org/virtual-even...
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To celebrate today’s news, a portrait of Erasmus (1466-1536); translator, scholar, humanist and fierce defender of reasoned debate. He insisted on arguing in Latin because the act of stopping and translating one’s thoughts was an impediment to publishing anything intemperate or ill-considered.
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
To celebrate today’s news, a portrait of Erasmus (1466-1536); translator, scholar, humanist and fierce defender of reasoned debate. He insisted on arguing in Latin because the act of stopping and translating one’s thoughts was an impediment to publishing anything intemperate or ill-considered.
The Funeral Director has just rung me because they can't find the *exact* recordings I've specified, and this is the kind of attention to detail that I like.
February 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The Funeral Director has just rung me because they can't find the *exact* recordings I've specified, and this is the kind of attention to detail that I like.
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🎼One month to go!
✨Book your tickets for @wigmore-hall.org.uk upcoming 'Ina Boyle: A Rediscovery' concert, Tue 10 March 1pm!
Part of Wigmore Hall's 125th anniversary season, this concert is a historic moment for Ina’s legacy!
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/booking/60911
#WigmoreHall #InaBoyle
✨Book your tickets for @wigmore-hall.org.uk upcoming 'Ina Boyle: A Rediscovery' concert, Tue 10 March 1pm!
Part of Wigmore Hall's 125th anniversary season, this concert is a historic moment for Ina’s legacy!
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/booking/60911
#WigmoreHall #InaBoyle
Wigmore Hall
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM
🎼One month to go!
✨Book your tickets for @wigmore-hall.org.uk upcoming 'Ina Boyle: A Rediscovery' concert, Tue 10 March 1pm!
Part of Wigmore Hall's 125th anniversary season, this concert is a historic moment for Ina’s legacy!
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/booking/60911
#WigmoreHall #InaBoyle
✨Book your tickets for @wigmore-hall.org.uk upcoming 'Ina Boyle: A Rediscovery' concert, Tue 10 March 1pm!
Part of Wigmore Hall's 125th anniversary season, this concert is a historic moment for Ina’s legacy!
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/booking/60911
#WigmoreHall #InaBoyle
If we are going to have war between the English-speaking nations; let it be over this!
An American who made a chip butty for the first time has been slammed for her attempt by Brits – who pointed out she was preparing the popular delicacy all wrong
American tries chip butty for first time but makes three inexcusable errors
www.kentlive.news
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 AM
If we are going to have war between the English-speaking nations; let it be over this!
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“Your yen two wol slee me sodenly;
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
“Your yen two wol slee me sodenly;
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
MY DREAMS ARE ANSWREED!
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
MY DREAMS ARE ANSWREED!
Gave FILES?????
LONDON (AP) — Palace says King Charles III will support police who are assessing reports that ex-Prince Andrew gave files to Epstein.
February 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Gave FILES?????
“Your yen two wol slee me sodenly;
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
“Your yen two wol slee me sodenly;
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
I may the beautee of hem not sustene,
So woundeth hit throughout my herte kene.” Chaucer
Historical linguists: any help with how Pæan would have been pronounced in the 19thC?
(Pretty sure we’d all say Pee-an now, but would our forebears have been Latinate?)
(Pretty sure we’d all say Pee-an now, but would our forebears have been Latinate?)
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Historical linguists: any help with how Pæan would have been pronounced in the 19thC?
(Pretty sure we’d all say Pee-an now, but would our forebears have been Latinate?)
(Pretty sure we’d all say Pee-an now, but would our forebears have been Latinate?)
A day late I know; but this Superb Owl resides at Longleat and was giving no f*8ks for what he was supposed to do in their Christmas show.
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
A day late I know; but this Superb Owl resides at Longleat and was giving no f*8ks for what he was supposed to do in their Christmas show.
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In England, our half-time entertainment consists of a 1990s footballer earnestly explaining the offside rule, and a detailed preview of tomorrow’s match involving a Manchester team.
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 AM
In England, our half-time entertainment consists of a 1990s footballer earnestly explaining the offside rule, and a detailed preview of tomorrow’s match involving a Manchester team.
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BBC Radio 3
The Early Music Show
Hannah French is joined by conductor and musicologist John Andrews to explore English opera from Purcell to the arrival of Handel. Politics and music go very much hand in hand.
The Early Music Show
Hannah French is joined by conductor and musicologist John Andrews to explore English opera from Purcell to the arrival of Handel. Politics and music go very much hand in hand.
August 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BBC Radio 3
The Early Music Show
Hannah French is joined by conductor and musicologist John Andrews to explore English opera from Purcell to the arrival of Handel. Politics and music go very much hand in hand.
The Early Music Show
Hannah French is joined by conductor and musicologist John Andrews to explore English opera from Purcell to the arrival of Handel. Politics and music go very much hand in hand.
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It was great fun working with tenor David Webb and conductor John Andrews last week on a recording that celebrates the music of Arthur Sullivan, including arias and duets from the Savoy Operas.
📸 Ed Grant
📸 Ed Grant
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It was great fun working with tenor David Webb and conductor John Andrews last week on a recording that celebrates the music of Arthur Sullivan, including arias and duets from the Savoy Operas.
📸 Ed Grant
📸 Ed Grant
Very much enjoyed ‘Arcadia’ at the Old Vic; but special mention to the amazing stage management and FOH dealing with two medical emergencies and keeping everything running safely and smoothly.
February 7, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Very much enjoyed ‘Arcadia’ at the Old Vic; but special mention to the amazing stage management and FOH dealing with two medical emergencies and keeping everything running safely and smoothly.
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Young men are the second most liberal group in the country after young women.
The untold story that is told constantly and isn’t really true
February 7, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Young men are the second most liberal group in the country after young women.
Gordon Brown is very very angry. And brutally honest about his own failings.
We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown
The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brow...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Gordon Brown is very very angry. And brutally honest about his own failings.