#sydenham #crystalpalace #classicslmusic

August Manns and the Crystal Palace Saturday Concerts.

At first, concerts took place in the Court of Musical Instruments, but it soon became apparent that space free from the disruption of visitors to the main body of the Palace was required and the Concert Room at the Palace was built – although not properly completed until 1868 – occupying an area twice the size of Exeter Hall, providing a new organ and ...

More: https://musicb3.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/august-manns-and-the-crystal-palace-saturday-concerts/

#classicslmusic #opera #bbc #hifi

Just recommissioned some hifi kit in the dining room/kitchen. Listening to Tannhauser live from Covent Garden on Radio 3 through my new hearing aids. There really is a heaven 'cos I'm tooting from there.

Novice: I love #classicslmusic It’s so soothing

Stravinsky: Choke on this