Becoming Traviata documents the exhaustive rehearsals prior to the performance of Verdi’s opera La Traviata at the International Festival of Lyric Art in France’s Aix-en-Provence in 2011. La Traviata, which was composed in 1853, tells the story of the doomed romance between the terminally ill courtesan Violetta and the young bourgeois lad Alfredo. Traditionally, the opera is set in the
Read moreThe challenge for a sports movie is to keep those who fundamentally dislike that sport glued to the screen. As a non-fan of motor-racing I can say that Ron Howard’s latest film, motor racing drama Rush, does just that. The film dramatises the fierce and often vicious rivalry between the titans of 1970’s formula one motor-racing, James Hunt and Niki
Read moreOne of the cinematic surprises of the year is the thoughtful, low-key drama Thanks For Sharing which focuses on a subject that has gained more recognition in cinema recently: sex addiction. While the film does contain some sex and masturbation scenes, unlike the similarly-themed but very creepy Michael Fassbender film Shame, it won’t make audiences feel like they need a
Read moreBest Medicine – TODAY – I’m talking with Bill Collopy about his new book: Conquering Beastly Writing. Clear communication is vital in all aspects of life. And there’s much more. Please join me, Gaytana
Read moreThe cricket season has arrived and with a new name in vogue the South East Cricket Association got underway on Saturday and the SECA panel kicked in on Sunday on Southern Sport. Hear all the results, the predictions, the banter and fun that goes along with it here on the full SECA Show podcast. In the meantime admire Omega coach
Read moreHere are podcasts for Songs of Hope for 6/10/2013. They were broadcast on Southern FM 88.3 in the time slot 7am to 9am. Hymns – Peace be still, Wonderful words, My heart is filled Prayer – Psalm 66 v 1 to 9 – shout praises to God Songs of Hope one hour Click the play buttons for the audio or
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