Privileged to have already read Tim Greiving’s GREAT biography of John Williams. What an achievement! Congrats Tim, we’re in your debt. ‘John Williams - A Composer’s Life’ is out on 2 September from Oxford University Press #johnwilliams

Such a gorgeous gig at Bristol Beacon last night. Erland Cooper is such an artist. Loved every minute!

Erland Cooper is such an eloquent artist. I chatted with him about his fascinating concerto project, which he unearthed (quite literally) on Orkney. Currently on a UK tour; here’s what he had to say… www.classical-music.com/articles/erl...

Sunday birdwatching..

Rare photo of the Milky Way seen from the surface of Mars

Well I just watched #GladiatorII and I thought it was excellent… looked and sounded glorious, and the Emperor twins are brilliantly vile. Does Denzel steal the show? Maybe!

How do you create the perfect musical orgasm? I spoke to ‘Rivals’ composers Natalie Holt and Jack Halama about their music for the Disney+ bonkfest… #Rivals www.classical-music.com/features/tv-...

I’m hosting a Q&A with Debbie Wiseman and The Locrian Ensemble after their album launch performance of music from #WolHall The Mirror and the Light on Fri 13 Dec at Rough Trade East. Doors at 7, ticket includes an album! link.dice.fm/J8651b027af3...

So great to chat with #GladiatorII composer Harry Gregson Williams about how he set about creating his score for the blockbuster sequel for #bbcmusic www.classical-music.com/features/tv-...