They used to say of the island of Crete that it produces more history than can be consumed locally.
Whitney George’s music falls pleasingly upon the ear and is wittily scored for a small ensemble conducted by herself.
Seventeenth century opera remains the true connoisseur’s delight partly because it’s so rarely done.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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