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Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire, Paul Guest's Musical Notes - Sunday, September 18, 2011 13:40 - 1 Comment
Opera How safe is Pappano in London?
In today’s Observer, Classical music critic Fiona Maddocks writes “Given the current panic about music directors in the world’s opera houses – following James Levine’s abrupt departure, temporary or permanent, from the Met last week – let’s hope the ROH has shackled Pappano in chains and thrown away the key.” Of course Maddocks refers, above, […]
Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Sunday, September 18, 2011 12:00 - 0 Comments
Politics Bahrain’s healthcare system in crisis
In the aftermath of violent repression in recent months, Janet Salmon reports on the growingly desperate plight of many Bahraini doctors and patients.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire, Passing for Normal, Short Stories - Saturday, September 17, 2011 15:56 - 3 Comments
Passing for Normal A sad little symphony for children
Desperate to console his sobbing daughter, who was suddenly aware of her own mortality, Dave Prescott attempts to convey his views on the topic, and watches in horror as the conversation descends into farce...
Music & Dance, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 16, 2011 20:52 - 1 Comment
Music London streets, a capella
French singer-songwriter June Caravel spent an entire year making a video, 'London Song', in which (almost) every word in the lyrics is the name of a London street. In an exclusive article, she explains.
Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 16, 2011 13:37 - 0 Comments
Opera Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (ENO)
In his latest review, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on a production of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love at the English National Opera.
Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Friday, September 16, 2011 10:50 - 0 Comments
Special Report Northern Winds in Angola?
In a new exclusive report, Ceasefire's Angola correspondent, Jon Schubert, provides an overview of the events, and the wider context, that have marked the recent upheavals in the country.
New in Ceasefire, On Corporate Power - Thursday, September 15, 2011 12:00 - 1 Comment
On Corporate Power Who owns American universities?
In a new essay on corporate power, Ceasefire columnist Michael Barker examines the intriguing role of corporate philanthropy in the American higher education system.
Classical & Opera, Hello Mozart, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:00 - 0 Comments
Operation Guest The Prima Donna: a tale of then and now
In his latest column, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul guest, pays tribute to the fading glories of the Prima Donna.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, September 13, 2011 12:36 - 10 Comments
Politics – Peter Tatchell on Terror and Talibanisation in Balochistan
In an exclusive essay, writer and campaigner Peter Tatchell sheds light on the invisible, Western-supported war by the Pakistani state against the people of Balochistan.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Monday, September 12, 2011 12:00 - 1 Comment
Interview Owen Jones on ‘Lib-Labbers’, the US working class, and the future
In the second and final instalment of his interview with Ceasefire, 'Chavs' author Owen Jones talks to Andrew Fleming about ‘Lib-Labbers’, the US working class, and the future.
