Restaurant Reviews
Zita Whalley
Editor, The Resident. www.theresident.co.uk
United Kingdom
Lifestyle journalist with an interest in food, places, people and art.
United Kingdom
Lifestyle journalist with an interest in food, places, people and art.
Restaurant Reviews
This luxurious new Mayfair restaurant champions the legacy of 'Chef of the Century' Joel Robochon, the once most Michelin-starred chef in the...
The newly opened Claridge's Restaurant is befitting for the luxurious Mayfair hotel, recently voted 16th best in the world
Birch Selsdon's flagship restaurant is high-end indulgence with laid back vibes, set on 200 acres of rewilded land south of Croydon
The recently opened all-day dining restaurant Fern is emblematic of new Croydon
Pop up Supperclub.tube has restaurant quality dishes served in a vintage Victoria line Tube carriage in Walthamstow
London's oldest French restaurant, L'Escargot on Greek Street in Soho, used to grow its signature ingredients in the basement.
Mediterranean restaurant Cavo in Outernet London's Now Building has a sunny terrace, ideal for watching West End life and quaffing.
Notting Hill's Empire Empire is the new Indian restaurant by the team behind Bib Gourmand Gunpowder that brings Bollywood disco to the table
A Stratford neighbourhood restaurant serving Nikkei, Peruvian-Japanese dishes
Five Star Chef winner, Dom Taylor opens The Good Front Room at The Langham's Palm Court
Wild is the new street level restaurant at The Cross, a King's Cross icon of 90s club culture that carried its heydays through to the 00s...
You can't dine anywhere closer to the staircase featured in the Spice Girl's Wannabe music video than this new King's Cross restaurant, and...
The King's Cross Japanese restaurant serves a 12-course tasting menu in 45 minutes.
In an area that touts shiny and new, Signor Sassi is a bolthole of old school charm.
Nose-to-tail BBQ outfit Whole Beast, now calls New Cross neighbourhood pub The Fat Walrus home.
Chef Eran Tibi's new Tel-Aviv-inspired restaurant in Soho is both salty and sweet.
The latest restaurant by the flamboyant Big Mamma group has added a healthy dose of camp fun to Kensington High Street
EDIT, a new plant-based restaurant found on Mare Street Hackney, is a considered affair, championing veg-forward cooking and zero waste principles
When someone like Grace Dent calls a venue 'one of the UK's best restaurants', your ears prick up.
Sparrow Italia was still finding its feet when I paid it a visit, but that didn't dampen the new Mayfair restaurant's glamour or glitz.
Maria G's in Kensington by Robin Gill is an Italian restaurant made for leisurely eating in style
I had never eaten Indo Chinese food before I visited Fatt Pundit in Covent Garden, but if it's always as good as the meal I had here, then I like...
Lead Image: Berenjak/Marcus Cobden To the right of the waiters' station as you enter Berenjak's second outpost in Borough Market there is a sepia-hued photo amongst the decorative clutter on the wall. It shows a young woman wearing a light-coloured chador holding a 1980s-era boombox on her shoulder, her other hand placed mildly defiantly on her hip.
Lead Image: The Tamil Prince I arrived at The Tamil Prince hot and flustered. It was a warm, muggy evening and I was running late; I had been peddling as fast as I could to make the booking.
Israeli-born chef Eran Tibi brings Middle-Eastern cuisine to life with a casual flare at Bala Baya Photo: Bala Baya in Southwark... There is winter food and there is summer food. There are winter venues and there are summer venues. Bala Baya, in the Old Union Yard Arches in Southwark, is the latter.
Travel
A stay in hotel Argos in Cappadocia might be your only opportunity to sing Madonna while quaffing small batch rose in a centuries old monastery...
Discover York's loveliness for yourself with these fab things to do, places to eat and hotel recommendations when holidaying in this very likable...
Where to sleep, eat and sunbathe when on holiday in the glorious sun-soaked Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy.
Discover the best bars, hotels, restaurants, pubs and things to do in Knightsbridge.
Found on the banks of the Thames in south west London, Battersea Power Station was once a symbol of industrialisation, but is now as modern...
Autumn is fleeting above the arctic circle but if you catch it, you'll be treated to ruska - nature's ephemeral and spectacular show of the changing seasons... Lead Image: Travel Tonic I am standing in the dark near a lake surrounded by forest in Levi, Finnish Lapland, with the flush of a crisp autumn night and four or so wines across my cheeks.
A food and wine lover's haven and for those who love the great outdoors, Madeira is an easy holiday that offers a big reward... Photo: Simon Zino/Visit Madeira As we pass through yet another new Madeiran landscape - this one above cloud level somewhere high up a mountain - I comment that the scenery reminds me of Australia, flat with low-lying scrub freckled around.
Carrossa Hotel, Spa & Resort offers a moment of quiet, dreamy island sunsets and the opportunity to catch some rays surrounded in tranquil, rugged, beauty... Photo: Carrossa Atmosphere & Facilities Luxurious yet unfussy and casual, Carrossa is well-suited to couples who want to treat themselves to a few of nights of quiet respite - relaxing is the main drawcard here.
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Published: 3:41 PM May 13, 2021 Close to Hampstead Village with views of the Heath from the roof-top terrace, this 1960s townhouse was designed by Ted Levy, a South African architect whose designs elevated the sense of inside space and light. We take a look inside this stunning property as it comes onto the market.
Japandi interiors are warm, elegant and rich in subtle, delicate details. It's also a look that is tricky to get right, explains Highgate designer Esther Ivshin. On first appearances, Japandi and cottagecore, the two big interiors trends to emerge this year, are miles apart.
Published: 1:04 PM April 28, 2021 Updated: 1:11 PM April 28, 2021 While retaining the original period frontage of the Lanchester Road house, Kentish Town's Mulroy Architects converted the property into an arresting modern home which has garnered praised by the Don't Move, Improve 2021 competition.
Published: 4:20 PM March 31, 2021 Simon Bradbury, managing director at Thomas Morris Estate Agents in St Neots, on considerations for first time home buyers. What are your thoughts on shared ownership schemes?
Feel like you need to rid your home of stale, lockdown vibes? Start with a declutter and your sense of wellbeing says north London feng shui consultant. The spring clean has always been a bit of a metaphor for shaking off the winter cobwebs and heralding in warmer days.
Published: 4:51 PM March 19, 2021 Caroline Major, a professional organiser based in Little Paxton, on about how to get on top of your clutter, and how to stay on top of it. Household clutter, unfortunately, is something many of us struggle with - drawers of junk, piles of paper, and cupboards crammed full of stuff.
Despite being a long bumpy road, taking on a self-build home project led to a family home and a career change for one north London designer. With the arrival of their first born back in 2012, Tash South, founder of renovation consultancy South Place Studios, and her husband Richard realised they had outgrown their Crouch End flat.
Published: 11:55 AM March 10, 2021 Updated: 4:57 PM March 10, 2021 Overlooking the Regent's Park in a leafy Primrose Hill cul-de-sac, a 1960s three-bedroom house built on a set of former garages has come onto the market.
Published: 12:45 PM March 10, 2021 Paul Newman, director at self-build housing company Potton in Great Gransden, talks through five of the main myths and concerns about self-build homes. Myth: It's better to buy a new home from a developer. Paul says: Perhaps, but not always.
Published: 3:17 PM February 25, 2021 Updated: 3:24 PM February 25, 2021 Zita Whalley speaks to Victoria Mudge, founder and director of St Ives fine art and contemporary craft gallery VK Gallery, about choosing art for your home. I want to buy some art for my home. Where should I start?
Studying masterpieces created by old masters and contemporary greats offers insight into the artist's world and life of the painting, says conservation expert on BBC's Britain's Lost Masterpieces and Camden resident Simon Gillespie.
Published: 4:48 PM February 10, 2021 Found that perfect period property, but not sure how to make it liveable and stylish? Catherine Turner, an interior designer at The English Listed in St Ives, offers advice on how to create beautiful modern interiors for your olden-day home.
Published: 11:46 AM February 5, 2021 Updated: 11:46 AM February 9, 2021 Zita Whalley takes a peak at the studio spaces of three north London creatives to see how they have styled and use them.
Belsize Park interior designer Jo Hamilton tells Zita Whalley how the pandemic has shaped interior trends for 2021
Don’t buy into hygge this autumn, think about what comforts you instead, says north London interior designer.
Inspired by the Camden style of their youth, Romford’s Brennan & Burch designs wallpaper and posters that are visually striking and fun.
Podcast The DnA of Home Interiors looks at common issues and dilemmas people face when redesigning their homes.
Independent designer-maker collective Muswell Hill Creatives hold their first Craft Fair since the pandemic hit at St James Square on Saturday October 3.
As the days get shorter and cooler, we take a look at how to make your home functional, inviting and stylish this autumn
Archant Developers are now including on-site co-working facilities in residential builds to accommodate the needs of the growing number of home-workers Co-work spaces are becoming increasingly vital in property development As working life creeps into the domestic setting, developers are responding to the change in how people are using their homes and are introducing on-site co-working spaces into residential developments.
Archant We chat to five local designers and artists who tell us about the one thing they must have or do at home that puts them in the Christmas mood Rebecca Cadbury works out of her home studio in Muswell Hill Rebecca Cadbury Rebecca is a designer and craftsman based in Muswell Hill who makes limited edition soft furnishing and accessories.
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Published: 10:00 AM December 22, 2020 When the pandemic hit in March, Maggie Norris, Artistic Director of Islington's The Big House, saw a "radical shift" in young people's ability to access their normal support network - from social workers to mental health services.
Published: 10:03 AM December 22, 2020 Updated: 3:50 PM January 6, 2021 Drag performers and alternative cabaret acts working in clubs and pubs have had their livelihood sucker punched twice by the pandemic - with restrictions on both live performance and the hospitality industry.
Published: 12:23 PM December 22, 2020 In March, Arcola Theatre - which turned 20 this year - closed its doors to the public, cancelling its anniversary programming and community outreach. Apart from the executive director and accountant, staff were furloughed. "Everything stopped completely," says co-founder Leyla Nazli.
Review Published: 11:26 AM December 14, 2020 Updated: 11:37 AM December 14, 2020 The Ballad of Corona V starts with Coronavirus, personified as an unhinged cowboy, interrupting my beer and conversation at the bar. His monologue is hard to grasp despite being able to hold onto names and phrases buried in his flurry of words.
Archant Rising Hope is the first collection of recipes by Luminary Bakery, a social enterprise that works with women who have come through adversities Rising Hope is a collection of recipes and stories from Luminary Bakery.
Archant Hampstead sculptor and Truman Brewery matriarch Ahuva Zeloof, showcases new work made during lockdown in her third exhibition, Imperfection. Fractured is one of the sculptures Ahuva made in lockdown. For Ahuva Zeloof, grandmother to 14 grandchildren and widow of 13 years, lockdown was a particularly solitary time, stripped of the family her days were usually filled with.
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Published: 1:00 PM May 12, 2021 For lovers of drag champing at the bit for live shows to re-start and hankering for something new, The Glory's final live-stream might just be the ticket.
In efforts to fundraise for motor neurone disease and show support for her mum, one Newport student and her friend will walk 26.4 miles to their favourite restaurant.
Published: 3:00 PM March 24, 2021 Two sixth formers at Bishop Stortford College smashed their original target of £2,640 to raise £21,260 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association by walking 26.4 miles.
Constance Halford-Thompson, a 93-year-old great grandmother from London, recollects serving in the Women’s Auxiliary Service in Burma (Myanmar) from 1944 to 1945.
Zita Whalley speaks to James Watson, the theatre’s head of learning and participation about diversity in the arts and its impact on early career theatre makers.
Keech Hospice Care in Luton must now restore income to pre-pandemic levels independently
Sally Polden, head of theatre at Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford and the Redbridge Drama Centre in South Woodford, on bringing performance - and the good kind of drama - back into the borough
Archant BLM Redbridge co-founder Giselle Richelieu on the recently formed grassroots organisation championing change in the borough. How did BLM Redbridge start? On June 9, someone had put up a Black Lives Matter (BLM) memorial on the wall outside of Bodgers.
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For those of you thinking about moving towards a plant-based diet, the new year brings even more tasty options for you to choose from
The River Great Ouse once brought a bustling river-side economy to Huntingdonshire communities
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Abrey Agriculture recommends greener, smarter mowers for ease and a perfectly manicured lawn.
Wondering what charity events are coming up? If you would like to experience some of the best buildings, monuments and famous landmarks London sightseeing has to offer, as well as get involved with a good cause that serves the north London community, the Big Fun Walk on Sunday May 5 ticks all boxes.
Archant New Forest is full of enchanting beauty any time of year. Zita Whalley escapes London for a weekend filled with good food, long walks and fresh country air In the heart of the New Forest, boutique hotel Burley Manor is Heritage Listed It's hard staying cooped up indoors during these cold months.
Archant Secure your home from theft and intruders this Christmas with these straightforward home security tips Consider home automation or a wireless home security system Although Christmas is filled with lights and sparkle, the holiday comes long after the clocks turn back and the wintery nights set in.
Culture Trip
If you want to get into the most exclusive nightclubs, casinos and restaurants in Russia, read these tips on how to get around Face Control and tough bouncers.
Before man landed on the moon or orbited the Earth, Soviet Russia sent stray dogs into space, making mongrels the first space pioneers and astronauts.
Throughout the Soviet era, Russian cuisine went from riches to rags, reflecting the period's social and economic circumstances.
A Russian masterpiece has been damaged by a man who claimed to be under the influence of alcohol in one of Moscow's top galleries.
From mountain ranges to endless lakes, from architecture and design to remote, wild scenery, here are some of the most breathtaking destinations to visit in Russia.
New technology has discovered that a wooden totem found in Siberia over 100 years ago is, in fact, much older than previously thought - stunning the scientific community.
Throughout the Soviet Union, Russian youth culture managed to subvert the communist regime. From the black marketeers to musicians and fans, here are some of the most heartening stories of dissidence.
Slathered in mayonnaise and filled with potatoes, beets and carrots, Russian salads are a treat not to miss.
The Tatar language is one of the official languages of Tatarstan, despite its tumultuous history. However, it will have to overcome new obstacles if it doesn't want to fade from existence.
The term 'glasnost' refers to the Soviet Communist Party reform that aimed to open up the USSR, but actually led to its demise and the formation of the Russian Federation.
World War II is known as the Great Patriotic War in Russia because of the devastating attack by Hitler's Germany on the Soviet Union.
The young people behind the anti-Stalin underground of the 1940s and 1950s were united by the collective desire to overthrow the Soviet dictator's regime and reinstate the more idealistic communist beliefs of Stalin and Marx.
The Stilyagi were Soviet Russia's youth counterculture during the 1950s who were obsessed with Western youth culture, music, and fashion.
Bone music was born out of the Russian youth to share and listen to illegal Western music in the Soviet Union. With little resources to assist them, young Soviets pressed music into old X-rays and sold them on the black market.
Find out about Khrushchev's ground-breaking speech as Stalin's successor - one that condemned the communist leader and the Soviet government.
At the end of the Soviet Union, Russia fell in love with the newly imported Mexican and South American soap operas.
Vladimir Vysotsky was the 'heart and soul' of the Soviet nation and is still loved today by Russians. Discover the lyrical prowess and voice which won over a nation.
At the end of the Soviet Union, the former Communist states tried to rid themselves of reminders of occupation. Thousands of Lenin statues were toppled and vandalized and ended up in some pretty strange places.
Depending on context, an adequate French substitute for this uniquely Russian vulgarity would be putain. In English, it would be similar to the f-word, or any one of the creative slang phrases used to describe a thing or a situation that is an utter disaster.
Originally hailing from Yekaterinburg, Timofey Radya has now relocated to Moscow to work off the capital's urban sprawl. As well as working with the city's infrastructure and landscape, the artist frequently uses text to convey his point.
Not just the coldest place in Russia, but a contender for the coldest place in the world, the temperature in this little village in Yakutia (otherwise known as the Sakha Republic) dipped to a blistering -68°C in 1933. This is the coldest temperature recorded in a permanently inhabited place.
It started with a collaboration between the creative minds of STENOGRAFFIA, a Russia-wide street art festival, and the Moscow-based creative agency Possible. The two groups wanted to create an opportunity for sight-impaired individuals to interact with the city of Yekaterinburg.
Twelve-year-old boy Alyosha goes missing while his parents are at the angry beginnings of a messy divorce. Both adults are consumed by the throes of new love and their bitter hatred for the other, and they are keen to embark on a new life with their respective new lovers without the child that forced them together.
Through the painstaking efforts of Vychuzhanina, Barbie and Ken have found themselves hanging out in an old Soviet communal apartment that appears to be set sometime circa the 1980s. Despite being young enough to not have any proper memory of the USSR, Vychuzhanina manages to capture a mood and atmosphere that is delightfully kitsch and nostalgic.
The remake of this American long-running favourite was so true to the original, the Russian cast were almost doppelgangers of their American counterparts. How I Met Your Mothe r Russified fairly smoothly. Perhaps this was due in part to the original's archetypal characters and exaggerated style, which lent itself well to Russia's penchant for slapstick.
Lenin's body is kept in a pristine state (or as pristine as a corpse can be), under precise temperature and lighting conditions. Scientists say it is possible to continue preserving his body for centuries to come if the right environment is maintained. Such conditions don't come cheap.
Still cultural heroes, Kino was lead by the enigmatic Viktor Tsoi who was also the group's main songwriter. As the Soviet Union opened up during perestroika and glasnost, Tsoi embodied the new-found freedom society was experiencing. The band came out of the Leningrad scene (now St.
It may seem a little incongruous to create wearable sculptures out of paper, but the tension between the work's fragility and wearability is much of the appeal. And it appears Asya thinks so, too. The artist has been making wigs, costumes and objects out of the material since she was a little girl.
One of Russia's longest reigning rulers, Catherine the Great served her people well from 1762-1796. She only came into power after she colluded to dethrone her unpopular husband, a move that would then place her at the helm. As one of Russia's most revered leaders, she championed the arts during her time on the throne.
During his tenure as a senior expert in criminalistics at the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs, Arkady Bronnikov documented the tattoos of prisoners. For 20 years from the mid-1960s, Bronnikov travelled across the Ural region uncovering the codified language of Soviet prison tattoos.
There’s no question about it: the Trans-Siberian is one of the world’s greatest train adventures. That’s not to say, however, that it’s the only epic journey in Russia. Often overlooked, this vast nation has many other immense train trips that will take you through breathtaking scenery for days. Here are some of them.
A nation as immense and diverse as Russia beckons a traveller to get on the road and explore as much of it as possible – as well as rugged coastlines and ancient mountains, there are vast plains, lakes and open steppes to discover. Here’s our pick of the most epic road trips across Russia.
What remains of the former Soviet penal system - a nationwide network of forced labour camps where dissidents, political adversaries, criminals, and those who were religiously persecuted were imprisoned - are often found in towns now struggling to exist without them.
A true story, @svetlanko69 documents the daily life of a family and their pet bear, with glamour-shot style snaps of the animal. Rescued from a poorly equipped circus, Stephan, the bear, was adopted into the family in 1993 as a five year old that was suffering from neglect.
In attempt to reduce large bills issued to parents for sometimes suspect performers, the cities of Novosibirsk, Kirov and Samara will only allow parents or teachers to dress up as the legendary winter character as part of school organised festivities. However, actors can also dress up as the snowy old man, if they get prior approval from parents.
Hundreds of sanatoriums are scattered throughout Russia and the post-Soviet states. They are found in places with an abundance of healing natural resources - particularly areas that have a reputation for healing ailments. The therapeutic effects of these natural surroundings form the basis of sanatorium treatments.
The Empire's first legitimate tsar, Ivan the Terrible (or formidable or awe inspiring, depending on translation nuances), expanded Russian territory and power with considerable force. Under his orders, the city of Kazan was razed during the Siege of Kazan in 1552, and it and the region - now known as Tatarstan - fell under his rule.
A name that was decided on in a hurry, 130 Miles in the Opposite Direction on an Old Vespa (130 Miles), may be hard to translate, yet the trio's tunes are easy on the ear.
After extensive renovations, the world renowned theatre has now reopened, and once again it is staging the outstanding ballet and opera productions that established it as a global cultural stalwart. Restored to enhance its Baroque, opulent glory, the theatre has been operating since 1856 and has survived bombings, wars and several fires.
Moscow-based photographer @ted.ns captures the magnificence of his epic home city, as well as taking a pretty good holiday snap when travelling around Russia too. Expect to find shots that capture the aesthetically pleasing geometry of Moscow's buildings as well as the city's scale.
The happy accident was discovered 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) south of Moscow, when three sets of identical twins signed up to the force almost at the same time. Training to deal with hostage situations, demonstrations and other volatile, unpredictable situations, a high level of trust and clarity between team members is required.
Inside the strict Soviet Union, which valued uniformity across cultural aspects, these bus stops often utilised materials easily accessible in the local area to create individualistic structures, unique to their region. Bus stops were one way artists could make money. So many of them grabbed the resources at hand and went to town with their creativity.
Kazan The land of comfort foods, such as soups, dumplings, lashes of mayonnaise and pancakes, Russia offers up filling, rich foods designed to keep people warm through winters. As the capital of Tatarstan and Russian hipsters, Kazan has all this and more.
Shaped like a hammer and sickle, this residential complex was originally designed for the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs (NKVD), the Soviet Union's secret police force. In the heart of Yekaterinburg, the extensive complex contained dormitories, residential and public buildings, including cultural centres, health and educational facilities.
Perhaps a continuation on from the Moscow Actionism of the 90s, Pavlensky's performances are extreme, outrageous and somewhat concise. His ardent opposition to the state and unwavering criticism of government institutions has seen him tow a fine line between extremist, artist and mutineer in his unapologetic and unwavering acts of protest.
In 1991, the early days of the Russian Federation, members of the group Expropriation of the Territory of Art (ETI) lay down in Red Square to spell out the Russian profanity that is used as slang for both a rooster and penis.
British bands of the '60s and '70s, namely the Beatles (particularly influential in World Cup host nation Russia), the Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, T-Rex, Slate and Sweet were key in humanising the West in young Soviet eyes. Their energetic and upbeat music conflicted with the Soviet portrayal of life on the other side of the Iron Curtain, placating fears constructed by the government.
There were several reasons why the Soviet Union closed off a city or town. If a community had a military base, was major industry hub, contained an arms plant or hosted a nuclear research organisation, the government imposed restrictions.
Despite national devastation, Yekaterinburg escaped much of the financial crisis of the early 1990s thanks to the many factories and plants that were relocated to the city during World War II. This comparative financial security attracted a lot of bratki, or mafia, to the city who were on the hunt for personal wealth.
If you wander down near banks of the Iset River in the centre of World Cup host city Yekaterinburg, you will find a life-sized statue - cookie-cutter outlines based on photographs of the Fab Four playing live - set against a wall inscribed with The love you take is equal to the love you make, taken from 'The End', one of the songs from Abbey Road.
Designed in 1924 by Russian artist and architect, El Lissiky, the Cloud Iron was a series of eight identical horizontal L-shaped buildings that were never actualised. They were, however, set to punctuate the main intersections of the Boulevard Ring, Moscow 's middle ring road.
Originally labelled as a Viennese beer, Zhigulevskoye was true to the style - golden, crisp and subtlety malty. Made with a high calibre of raw ingredients and water from the Volga, which at that time was revered for its cleanliness and fresh taste, the beer brand began to make a name for itself.
Fresh from oracle duties at the 2017 Confederations Cup (a kind of test competition for the World Cup), Hermitage Cat Achilles, is set to return to work once again in 2018. One-year-old Achilles's sociable character and unflappable nature suggested to Hermitage staff that he was a strong candidate for the role, along with his unusual behaviours and capability for analysis.
A global hit, sold over 63 million tickets in Russia and pulled in over 29 million rubles, making it the first and biggest Bollywood hit in Soviet times. It was directed by and featured Raj Kapoor, one of Bollywood's greats and a Soviet heart throb.
Captain and deckhand Matros and Botswain are viral sensations and the cutest sailors in the VODOHOD Russian River Cruises crew. They are also cats.
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Described as "a uniquely talented musician" by Philip Glass, Calvin Bowman is one of Australia's most accomplished organists. He has presented the complete JS BACH organ works twice, including a single 17- hour sitting, for which he was nominated for a Helpmann Award.
Conductor Patrick Miller is impassioned about educating younger generations in music. Having conducted the Tasmanian, Queensland and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras as well as Orchestra Victoria, since 2010 he has added Artistic Director of Patma Music Family Concerts to his list of accolades. In this role, Patrick delivers concerts which aim to educate, engage and inspire children.
For your recent Melbourne Recital Centre concert you played Mahler's 4th symphony arranged for chamber ensemble. What is it like performing such a grand composition with such a small group? The particular arrangement of Mahler's 4th that we performed was done by Klaus Simon in 2007.
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We may not all be racist, but we are a racist nation. It's time we started asking more constructive questions. Whenever Australia unequivocally demonstrates that we, as a nation, are racist (like this time, this time and this time), we refuse to acknowledge that reality in order to find a solution.