I sit in on the Louise Alder concert at the Wigmore Hall London last night; this was one of the most remarkable performances I have seen of this astonishing soprano. I have always been in love with Paul Verlaine – the poetry, I mean. I used to sit in my darkened room at Uni and …
ONLY FRENCH MUSIC CAN BE THIS SAD AND YET SO EXCITING Read More »
We spend a day monitoring the latest Anti Financial Crime Conference by the IQPC Team in London, and ask; why are we asking this question anyway? Yes, – and it needs to be asked. As Conferences go, this was one of the best. Of the three similar events that just I myself have covered in …
We are privileged to sit in on the compelling opera project from celebrated performance artist Marina Abramovic, with her unique take on the life and art of Maria Callas, at the ENO London Coliseum. My Mum used to sing opera. I don’t mean “sing professionally” for heavens sake! No, – her take on opera, was …
We review the current revival of Peter Konwitschny’s searing production of “La Traviata” at the ENO English National Opera, and make one big suggestion. This is a performance of emotion and human nature that you have to see; there are just three opportunities between now and the middle of November to book a seat. The …
IT’S A WOMAN’S WORLD, – AND MAYBE IT WAS ALWAYS. Read More »
Featuring a selection of French texts and admittedly melancholy poems, set to music by turn of the century French musicians and writers, we were privileged to sit in on the recent Concert by accompanist Mitsuko Uchida and vocalist Magdalena Kozena back early October. Our full review at this Wigmore Hall concert, will be published shortly. …
We spend half a day at the Excel Centre in London and visit the HETT Show, The Technology for Marketing Show; and the Climate Change Show. And with the decibel levels at the average Trade Fair reaching +91 and more, and the proven risk of damaging our hearing, we look at the unthinkable; – do …
We look at the upcoming CDAO Conference for Finance and Insurance, by the Corinium Group, and ask, what are we trying to learn here? Academic discussions are all very well, but can we be forgiven for thinking – “hang on, what more do we need to know, for our work purposes, “ and what else …
We assess the importance of the upcoming HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum in Boston in a few weeks. Except that we are not all cybersecurity experts. I can’t place the exact moment or time last month. There is a tapas bar just adjacent to the Excel Convention Centre on the peripherals of London. Could have been …
WHEN IT COMES TO CYBER RISKS, WE ARE ALL EXPERTS NOW! Read More »
We look at the issues surrounding “going back to work”, and the need for work life balance. Is “work” a thing you do – or a place where you go? And if you “didn’t go” – then what would you lose in your life? Well – there’s the chats around the water cooler place, with …
We look at the recent strategic announcement by Hal Wolf CEO of HIMSS, and ask; why are HIMSS letting go of their brand expertise? For those of you who are unaware – the HIMSS Organisation in Chicago is the most valuable and recognised force for healthcare, anywhere. They bring expertise via their Membership and coterie …
