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Proud 'Officer'for the Trust of Paul Corfield Godfrey. See www.volanteopera.wales/ where details of Paul's works and more.
Proud 'Officer'for the Trust of Paul Corfield Godfrey. See www.volanteopera.wales/ where details of Paul's works and more.
The artwork from Ted Nasmith is stunning and the design from our team perfectly reflects the epic nature of Paul's music contained inside.
The 15 CD album will be released on 5 September and the attached of my copy reflect exactly what will be appearing at peoples doors soon.
The 15 CD album will be released on 5 September and the attached of my copy reflect exactly what will be appearing at peoples doors soon.
August 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The artwork from Ted Nasmith is stunning and the design from our team perfectly reflects the epic nature of Paul's music contained inside.
The 15 CD album will be released on 5 September and the attached of my copy reflect exactly what will be appearing at peoples doors soon.
The 15 CD album will be released on 5 September and the attached of my copy reflect exactly what will be appearing at peoples doors soon.
We are less than two weeks from the release of Paul Corfield Godfrey's amaving 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of J.R.R. #Tolkien' and our copies have begun to arrive. The team has done a remarkable job, led by @scbuttle.bsky.social from Volante Opera Wales.
August 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are less than two weeks from the release of Paul Corfield Godfrey's amaving 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of J.R.R. #Tolkien' and our copies have begun to arrive. The team has done a remarkable job, led by @scbuttle.bsky.social from Volante Opera Wales.
Our release of Musical Chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of JRR #tolkien reached an important milestone today when @scbuttle.bsky.social took possession of the proofs of the full and vocal scores. Don't forget to watch the trailer for more details.
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
June 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our release of Musical Chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of JRR #tolkien reached an important milestone today when @scbuttle.bsky.social took possession of the proofs of the full and vocal scores. Don't forget to watch the trailer for more details.
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
And to Moma, my Moma-in-law, you taught me what being a Moma really means. Thank you for letting me be your strength when you needed it. I love you so much xx
February 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
And to Moma, my Moma-in-law, you taught me what being a Moma really means. Thank you for letting me be your strength when you needed it. I love you so much xx
#Tolkien pieces that should not be missed, including the 22 minute 'Passing of Arwen'. For more details on the CD and more of Paul's work, see www.volanteopera.wales/category/all.... Check out Paul's website at www.paulcorfieldgodfrey.co.uk, paying special attention to his #Tolkien cycles articles.
January 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#Tolkien pieces that should not be missed, including the 22 minute 'Passing of Arwen'. For more details on the CD and more of Paul's work, see www.volanteopera.wales/category/all.... Check out Paul's website at www.paulcorfieldgodfrey.co.uk, paying special attention to his #Tolkien cycles articles.
From the Guide to Tolkien's Letters, Trotter, Uruloke, Mr. Underhill, and myself, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the very best for 2025.
December 25, 2024 at 12:39 PM
From the Guide to Tolkien's Letters, Trotter, Uruloke, Mr. Underhill, and myself, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the very best for 2025.
Throughout December we have posted details on #Tolkien's Father Christmas Letters (minus a few days when I ran out of time), those letters are all detailed at tolkienguide.com/pages/Father...
and of course through our Guide to Tolkien's Letters.
and of course through our Guide to Tolkien's Letters.
December 25, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Throughout December we have posted details on #Tolkien's Father Christmas Letters (minus a few days when I ran out of time), those letters are all detailed at tolkienguide.com/pages/Father...
and of course through our Guide to Tolkien's Letters.
and of course through our Guide to Tolkien's Letters.
By 1941, the Tolkien boys were all grown up, and the only child left at home was Priscilla. Father Christmas was pleased she wrote to that year. He describes events at the North Pole and a great battle between Goblins, snowboys, Polar Bears and Elves. The battle caused more damage to the North Pole.
December 23, 2024 at 9:49 AM
By 1941, the Tolkien boys were all grown up, and the only child left at home was Priscilla. Father Christmas was pleased she wrote to that year. He describes events at the North Pole and a great battle between Goblins, snowboys, Polar Bears and Elves. The battle caused more damage to the North Pole.
See our landing page for all of #Tolkien's Father Christmas letters at www.tolkienguide.com/pages/Father.... Our Guide to Tolkien's Letters details known letters from, to, and about JRR #Tolkien, more details at www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letters/
December 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM
See our landing page for all of #Tolkien's Father Christmas letters at www.tolkienguide.com/pages/Father.... Our Guide to Tolkien's Letters details known letters from, to, and about JRR #Tolkien, more details at www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letters/
On Boxing Day, Father Christmas sends Priscilla a second letter including a copy of a Beatrix Potter book of paintings, remarking that it is the last.
Polar Bear adds a footnote that it was not his that the letter and book were not sent.
Polar Bear adds a footnote that it was not his that the letter and book were not sent.
December 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM
On Boxing Day, Father Christmas sends Priscilla a second letter including a copy of a Beatrix Potter book of paintings, remarking that it is the last.
Polar Bear adds a footnote that it was not his that the letter and book were not sent.
Polar Bear adds a footnote that it was not his that the letter and book were not sent.
ather Christmas writes to John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He opens with apologies for his short letter, including a picture to show what had happened.
See www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letter... for more details of this letter.
See www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letter... for more details of this letter.
December 19, 2024 at 9:53 AM
ather Christmas writes to John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He opens with apologies for his short letter, including a picture to show what had happened.
See www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letter... for more details of this letter.
See www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letter... for more details of this letter.
Father Christmas writes to the John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He says that there is "no ink this year", so he did not draw any pictures, though this was not especially true. The letter, across four pages gives many scenes and characters from the North Pole.
December 19, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Father Christmas writes to the John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He says that there is "no ink this year", so he did not draw any pictures, though this was not especially true. The letter, across four pages gives many scenes and characters from the North Pole.
Father Christmas writes to Christopher. Written on 20 November, FC remarks that he will not be sending his messengers out until October 15th. He says that he sent his reply Christopher by express post. He says that Polar Bear is still asleep and that he will tickle his ribs to wake him up.
December 17, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Father Christmas writes to Christopher. Written on 20 November, FC remarks that he will not be sending his messengers out until October 15th. He says that he sent his reply Christopher by express post. He says that Polar Bear is still asleep and that he will tickle his ribs to wake him up.
Father Christmas writes to the John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He says that there is "no ink this year", so he did not draw any pictures, though this was not especially true. The letter, across four pages gives many scenes and characters from the North Pole.
December 16, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Father Christmas writes to the John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He says that there is "no ink this year", so he did not draw any pictures, though this was not especially true. The letter, across four pages gives many scenes and characters from the North Pole.
Father Christmas, writing to Christopher & Priscilla, thanks them for their many letters. He says that he has not had time like previous letters to write them longer letters, though nothing exciting has happened. He hopes they enjoy their gifts from him and that they are close enough to their lists.
December 15, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Father Christmas, writing to Christopher & Priscilla, thanks them for their many letters. He says that he has not had time like previous letters to write them longer letters, though nothing exciting has happened. He hopes they enjoy their gifts from him and that they are close enough to their lists.
Father Christmas (#Tolkien) writes to John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He says that the business of Christmas has begun and it has been very cold. He has received many letters from them and made notes from them. He sends love to them all, including John who is at the Oratory School.
December 14, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Father Christmas (#Tolkien) writes to John, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla. He says that the business of Christmas has begun and it has been very cold. He has received many letters from them and made notes from them. He sends love to them all, including John who is at the Oratory School.
Father Christmas thanks the children for the letters they sent to him at the North Pole. FC says that he is worries because Polar Bear has gone missing and he has not seen him since the beginning of November.
December 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Father Christmas thanks the children for the letters they sent to him at the North Pole. FC says that he is worries because Polar Bear has gone missing and he has not seen him since the beginning of November.
Father Christmas writes to the Tolkien children, noting that he has already received letters from them. He has not started on the Christmas jobs yet and remarks that the North [Pole] has been very warm.
December 12, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Father Christmas writes to the Tolkien children, noting that he has already received letters from them. He has not started on the Christmas jobs yet and remarks that the North [Pole] has been very warm.
Father Christmas writes to John, Michael, and Christopher. He has received their letters, remarking how big their lists are. He says that he is getting busy but asks the boys to write again to say what they want most, and what "P[riscilla] or Mummy" or Aunt Jennie might like.
December 11, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Father Christmas writes to John, Michael, and Christopher. He has received their letters, remarking how big their lists are. He says that he is getting busy but asks the boys to write again to say what they want most, and what "P[riscilla] or Mummy" or Aunt Jennie might like.
Polar Bear writes a letter to the "boys", John, Michael, and Christopher in November 1929. He says that his paw is better after cutting Christmas trees. He wishes John a Happy Birthday, for the 18th November. Interestingly he does not mention Christopher's.
December 10, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Polar Bear writes a letter to the "boys", John, Michael, and Christopher in November 1929. He says that his paw is better after cutting Christmas trees. He wishes John a Happy Birthday, for the 18th November. Interestingly he does not mention Christopher's.
He says that they have "got all the lighting and heating" working again after the cold of the previous year, and expects that the boys remember who's fault it was.
December 9, 2024 at 8:02 PM
He says that they have "got all the lighting and heating" working again after the cold of the previous year, and expects that the boys remember who's fault it was.