James Widden

Violinist, violist, arranger, teacher. Leader of and twitterer for @stpaulssinfonia. Married to @shadycellist. Lover of cats and books.

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@boulezian Sorry - just saw your previous text. What a tremendous programme. I love Britten 2, as well. And a fantastic Haydn quartet.

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@boulezian Live or recording? Any of 127-135 (not counting the Grosse Fuge as a separate entity) are just ... they're evidence of a mind working on a completely different plane, and an invitation to a glimpse into that plane. Incomparable.

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Hi @SouthernRailUK is it really the best Sunday plan to run only an hourly service Crystal Palace-Victoria AND to have 4-coach trains? Fuller than a packed commute here.

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Taking refuge from her recent villainess role in Game of Thrones....

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Hey @jayrayner1 you should check out 081 Pizzeria in Peckham https://t.co/UFMBdO82yz - one of the best pizzas I've ever had in the UK, or anywhere for that matter!

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@PetrocTrelawny I'm just as intrigued by the weird way of writing the times. Was it common to write 11.03 (presumably) and 7.05 as 11.3 and 7.5?

[Fenella Humphreys @fhvln]

Thank you @LevParikian @PhoenixOrch @StuartHancock1 @JamesWidden & @NeilKBrand for a really wonderful night @cadoganhall!
It’s been a joy learning Stuart’s fabulous concerto & performing it with you all! Congrats everyone & happy 100th!
Also thanks to the gorgeous audience! ❤️❤️

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@LevParikian Oh, you like reflective surfaces? Name three of their albedos.

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@LevParikian ** backstage at the Royal Festival Hall**

**hushed sports commentary**

"and Anne-Sophie Mutter there, poised to burst into full flumpf"

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Fanny @TheGipsyHillCat looking at her absolute finest and most serene...

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@fhvln Ah stop it. *Looks sheepishly at ground, blushes*. No, YOU'RE amazing!

[St Paul's Sinfonia @stpaulssinfonia]

One of @dwallacemusic's finest works that we've played, I think. And really wonderful to present the premiere with the matchless @HuwWiggin - we loved it!

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@sopranomorwood Hi Emma - I might be able to do it depending on how long it is, whether it's from manuscript or printed score, when you need it by... etc. DM me, we can discuss!

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@LevParikian "We leave for Moscow tonight."

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@cassiekinoshi DM me if this works for you.

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@cassiekinoshi Hi Cassie - I can do it for you if you like?

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Amber Priestly is a wonderful composer whose music deserves much wider listening and recognition. I've just donated to her CD crowdfund - you should too!
Amber Priestley at 50 CD release
https://t.co/uDBTUBT94O

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@TobyDeller Just thought your taxonomy bore a fleeting resemblance. How about the problems encountered with
The Naked and the Dead
The Red and the Green
The Sea, the Sea

Is the middle book classified in 'The X and the Y' or 'Novels by Iris Murdoch'?

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@TobyDeller Those belonging to the Emperor
Embalmed ones
Trained ones
Suckling pigs
Mermaids
Fabled ones
Stray dogs
Those included in this classification
Those that tremble as if they were mad
Innumerable ones
Those drawn with a very fine camel hair brush
Etcetera

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@LevParikian HB LP! Hope @PhoenixOrch did you proud last night...