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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Aaaand *drumroll* it's published! "Dragon Sweater for Toddlers" on Ravelry, if anyone fancies making one (or even just popping over and giving it a like). 🧶🐉🎉 www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Two dragon motif sweaters in toddler sizes. One with a white dragon on a red background and the other a yellow dragon on a blue background. The knitting pattern is available on Ravelry.

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Developing countries lose billions annually through debt payments and tax avoidance. The UK has a unique influence over finance and could make the most of the 2027 G7 presidency to fix a broken system. @mariafinnerty.bsky.social for the @brettonwoodsproject.org. ⤵️ bit.ly/4srYRSf

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Britain as a global financial superpower: The UK’s 2027 G20 Presidency is a historic opportunity to fix the system

UK’s 2027 G20 Presidency offers a rare chance to fix systemic imbalances at little cost.

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Alexandra Coghlan @alexandracoghlan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

So many companies promise to change how we do opera, to transform it for our time. @operaupclose are actually doing it - and brilliantly - with their "company of storytellers" philosophy and a fab new Gianni Schicchi: www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/gian...

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Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s a Will) at Mayflower Studios, Southampton

Read our review of Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s a Will) review at Mayflower Studios, Southampton: zesty modern rewrite of Puccini’s one-act comedy

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Anneke Scott @annekescott.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Coming up this weekend! Steven Devine and I will be performing as part of the Plumstead Peculiars concert series, a recital of music by Saint-Saëns, Rossini, Weber and Franz Strauss. More information here: www.plumstead-peculiars.com/concert…

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AJ Odasso @ajodasso.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

There were enough reasons to never, ever use generative AI from day one—environmental damage and plagiarism-on-demand alone; stop treating it like it’s your assistant, your confidante, your plaything, seriously, STOP—but if you need a political reason to help you quit, a compelling one just dropped:

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Ashley Zacharias @ashleyzacharias.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The Boss is singing about ICE on the Streets of Minneapolis. You won't hear this played at the Kennedy Center or on Fox News. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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Joseph McHardy @josephmchardy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Oops! If your library might be interested, it's here www.areditions.com/lusitano-com...

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Joseph McHardy @josephmchardy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

From seeing a name on a placard to transcribing and co-editing the complete works! Proud and grateful to have played a part in bringing the works of the first composer racialised as Black to publish music in Europe to a modern scholarly edition.

A photograph from 2020 tweeted by Alice H. Jones of a protest placard she made bearing the names of Black composers, the first of which is Vicente Lusitano (1520 - c.1561).

The cover of Vicente Lusitano, Complete Works, edited by Joseph McHardy and Arne Spohr, published by A-R Editions

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Dee Chan @deechan17.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Lady Gaga has put out a gorgeous anthem for Minneapolis. youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original

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henselpushers @henselpushers.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

What is the best tempo marking

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I Fagiolini @ifagiolini.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Short notice: I've room for an alto, tenor and bass on a choral weekend in Stroud Feb 20-22. Fab music by Victoria, Joanna Marsh, a 3-choir 17th cent Benevoli mass and a silliness by Vecchi. I Fagiolini Friends event but open to anyone at this stage. www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

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Patrick Allies @patrickallies.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Amazingly our @siglodeorovocal.bsky.social fundraiser has made it past £10k. We're now at 82% of our target and would be very grateful for any support. All pledges are doubled by Creative Scotland until tomorrow morning. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hey-for-ch...

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Hey for Christmas!

Help us raise £12500 to record our debut album with Siglo de Oro, 'Hey for Christmas!', recreating a musical 1620s Christmas.

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

It was a fun concert to hear live, so would be a fab CD to own and replay each year!!

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

New year, new music! 🎵💿 It's January, which means it’s time for an LSO Live CD sale! Head to the LSO Live website to explore select titles with up to 20% off, available until Saturday 31 January: bit.ly/4p9djg9

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Little Missenden Festival @ltmsdnfest.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Here's an easy New Year's Resolution: mark your calendar for the 2026 Little Missenden Festival 2-11 October

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Looking forward to a final burst of performance before settling down to church liturgy music 🎶😂

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

This time of year can seem excessively commercialised, but today's readings remind us of what truly matters. Reflect with us on supporting one another and making the world a better place. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-calendar/2…

A parishioner from Reading prays during a pilgrimage.

"Loving God,
wash away our desires
for worthless things.
Help us to see what is truly important
and to know that you
are always with us.
Amen."

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our partners from Caritas Odesa have shared their beautiful version of the popular Ukrainian hymn 'Бог ся рождає' or 'God is Born' in preparation for Christmas. Learn more about our work in Ukraine. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work…

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Yay, on the way to @londiniumchoir.bsky.social concert 🎉 train delayed of course, but I caught the earlier one which was also delayed (if you see what I mean 😝)

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Continuo Connect @continuoconnect.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

In the first of four videos from Bellot Ensemble's ‘Cupid’s Ground Bass’, tenor Kieran White is joined by Daniel Murphy (theorbo) in performing Monteverdi's ‘Oblivion soave’. Made possible by a Continuo grant ⭐ Watch now 📽️ go.continuoconnect.com/bellot-ensem…

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Continuo Connect @continuoconnect.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Hear the rarely performed comic opera after Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, FALSTAFF! And don't forget there's homemade foccacia 😋 📅 29-30 November 📌 Heath Street Baptist Church, London NW3 ℹ️ go.continuoconnect.com/baroquestock ⭐ Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Update on my froggy cardigan. 🐸🧶

Work in progress knitting. Cardigan with design of frogs, tadpoles and frogspawn.

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

It's What’s On Your Needles week on #ShowMeYourKnits - so here's my current WIP. It will be a cardigan/coat with a pattern of #frogs, #tadpoles and #frogspawn .🧶🐸

Knitted yoke for a cardigan with frog motif.

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Wigmore Hall @wigmore-hall.org.uk · 08/11/2025

This evening we celebrate 100 years since Rebecca Clarke's sold-out recital at Wigmore Hall in 1925, with a programme including world premières and arrangements of some of her best-known songs ✨ 🕰️ 7.30pm 🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/20…

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral @stedscath.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

There are last minute tickets available for Ella and Friends - a celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald - on Friday 31 October. This elegant cabaret-style performance brings the songs to life in the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral. ow.ly/Rc9y50XggNJ

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Friends of St Cecilia’s Hall and Museum @friendsofstcecilia.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Harpsichord of the Day from St Cecilia’s Hall and Museum in Edinburgh: it’s not what it seems … friendsofstceciliashall.com

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Bury Bach Choir @burybachchoir.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

🎶 What a fantastic day! 🎶 Huge smiles after Bury Bach Choir’s Come and Sing workshop today — and what a sound we made in a few short hours! Over 100 wonderful singers joined us to bring Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Part 3, to life-filling the hall with joy, energy and glorious music.

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

It’s #hats this week on #showmeyourknits. 🧶 I’ve made so many over the years… but these are a few recent ones.

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Lovely concert from @stileantico.bsky.social tonight @ltmsdnfest.bsky.social 🎶🎉 thank you!!! (next visit there will be for @patrickallies.bsky.social and @siglodoro in Dec!!

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

These cushions are very comfy, human. Knit more of them! 🧶🐈‍⬛

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Currently enjoying a large Negroni, with Strictly burbling on and hubby cooking dinner. Had a fabulous day in Chichester (can't believe I've not visited before) & loved learning Taverner and Part with @HarryBradford as part of the @TheSixteen choral pilgrimage.

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I just finished writing up my latest cushion design. It's part of a marine life set I'm working on. As ever I added an "Easter egg" quote on the reverse for visitors to discover. I hope you like it! 🧶 #knitting #bskyknits #knitsky #fish #showmeyourknits www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Cushion with motif of two fish and seaweed

Two cushions on a sofa, one with motif of two fish and seaweed, the other with a prawn and seahorse.

Reverse of cushion with the quote: There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.

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John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Today marks 10 years since the death of Sir David Willcocks. John Rutter writes: Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.

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M. T. Anderson @mt-anderson.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

It cannot be easy to be a police officer in Sandwich, Massachusetts right now.

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Liberty Choir UK @libertychoiruk.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Family is critical to prisoners’ rehabilitation; those who receive family visits are 39% less likely to reoffend compared to those who don’t. Our in-prison choir programmes help provide a vital sense of family to our attendees. Read more about the other work we do: libertychoir.org

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Prof Kate Loder @kghist.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

C18 and C19 music people - fascinating references to music (unknown to me) in this lovely letter from Euphemia Toussaint. She would have been c. 13 yrs old (and died the following year). She is pleased to have Telemaque’s overture (Destouches?) & is now practising ‘The White Lady’

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Having great fun at Bungay's Black Shuck festival, good to see the Morris team involved 😜 @shrewsmorris.bsky.social

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Well done @tommckinney.bsky.social , I enjoyed Sweet Caroline just now 😝⚽🎉🎶

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Just back from a lovely evening at West Green House Garden opera 🎉🎶 my first ever time there and it's their 25th anniversary season 😍

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Dominic McGonigal composer @dominicmcgonigal.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

‘Sunset At Sea’ opens with woodwind solos over a rolling sound bed of strings 🎻 Looking forward to hearing the principals of the Sheffield Chamber Orchestra @sheffieldchamberorchestra sing these lines 👏🏻 #oboe #violin #cello #clarinet #chambermusic #chamberorchestra #composer #sheffield

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Continuo Connect @continuoconnect.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

How did an African trumpeter end up in Tudor England? That’s exactly what happened to John Blanke, a favourite musician in the court of King Henry VIII. Read this + over 200 other feature articles on Continuo Connect 🎻 (reposted c/o @tedgioia.bsky.social 🙌) 🔗 go.continuoconnect.com/african-musi...

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St Columba’s Church of Scotland @londonkirk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Open Air Dancing – Free in Kensington Gardens Join RSCDS London for Scottish dancing with live music and an MC. Bandstand by the Round Pond Saturdays 16, 23, 30 August 2–4pm All ages welcome. No experience needed. Just turn up and dance! #OpenAirDancing #RSCDSLondon #FreeEvent

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

My goodness, if you've never heard Shostakovich on the harpsichord, try C major prelude from the 24 😍 Steven Devine gave it as the encore to his wonderful recital at lunchtime - halfway thru #SurreyBachFest now, you don't know what you've missed 😜 orchestral tomorrow & opera on Sat...

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

It's a long period of attending other people's concerts for me atm - Mon was #consonequartet, last night was fun from #thekingsmen, tonight is Byrd & Goudimel @surreybachfest, tomorrow #StevenDevine 🎹 so lucky there's this much going on 🎉🎶

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Continuo Connect @continuoconnect.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Early & Baroque Music up and down the UK this weekend... there's so much going on 😮 Full listings 🔗 go.continuoconnect.com/this-weekend

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The Renaissance Singers @renaissancesingers.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

A hot but rewarding weekend recording polyphony by Sebastián de Vivanco and his Spanish contemporaries, conducted by @davidallinson.bsky.social. 😅 Our new CD is now in production and will be released by Toccata. The timing is to be confirmed, but may be early in 2026. #watchthisspace. 💿

The Renaissance Singers recording in London with their Musical Director, David Allinson.

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Looking forward to a week of different concerts at Surrey Bach Festival in Stoke D'Abernon - Consone quartet tomorrow with both Schumanns, choral music for "Secret Devotions" by Byrd and Goudimel on Weds, Stephen Devine 🎹 on Thur, orchestral music Fri, Handel opera Sat 🎉🎶😍 join me? Station nearby 😉

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Wish me luck, conducting in 30° this afternoon and evening 🥵 will be trying to be minimal in movement 🤪 we've planned ice-cream for the interval refreshments 🍦🍨🍧 and are bringing loads of fans 🌀🌀 (hope we don't blow a fuse!)

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