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OTD 1938 the classic film 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' was released. Erich Wolfgang Korngold won his 2nd Oscar for the magnificent score.While he was composing it, Austria was 'annexed' by the Nazis.He credited Robin Hood for saving his life (original poster from my collection)

The events page on our website lists the perfomances of Malcolm's works for the next few months. During this period there are performances of his work not just in the UK but Germany, Australia, Switzerland, France & the Netherlands
malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/events/

On today's programme: a massive Elgar blowout. Symphony No. 2 and DoG normally leave me cold. Will I be converted?

We've got so many beeping smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, it's like living in an early Steve Reich piece.

The Dam Busters (1955)

Maconchy incoming

(thank you Fiona Maddocks)

Roger Corman, one of the most influential movie directors in my life, has passed away. It was my privilege to know him.He was a great friend. He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics. I'll miss you, Roger.

'Well danced' may be the best Eurovision Song Contest insult ever.

Happy Accurate Measurements Day to all who calibrate.

Why do celebs and sportspeople disproportionately get Honours for 'services to sport' etc. Cos they're well known? You don't see Dave the binman getting fuck all for 'services to doing the bins' despite him working like a trooper in all shitty weathers to clean everyone's shite.

If you missed the Aurora last night and / or would like another go, then it looks like there is a good chance we’ll have another display this evening.

Sadly I wasn't watching the skies last night.
Happily I was listening to them #Holst150

Someone’s never heard of the heavy heavy monster sound, the nuttiest sound around…

One step beyond

Remember, it’s only an Aurora Borealis if it’s from the Borealis region of Finland, otherwise it’s just sparkling sky.

Don’t come crying to me when you wake up blind and being hunted by daffodils

Took these outside just now. Stunning.
#NorthernLights