Sergei Rachmninov
Rachmaninov: Preludes, Etudes (DG)
Babayan’s Rachmninov is remarkable is its absence of obvious virtuosity
Talk of conscription is pure fantasy politics
We do not have the forces, the seriousness or the need for a major ground war
Britain will not be a “Christian country” without Christians
Traditions die if there is no one to cherish them
How trans activists captured the hate crime agenda
The “hate crime” agenda is based on bad policing and worse politics
Addressing misogyny must include addressing trans activism
Against the wokewashing of sexual objectification
Keystones of Britain’s history
Far too many young people are woefully ignorant of the splendour and meaning of our rich ecclesiastical architecture
In the name of God, lead
The Prime Minister appears terrified of making a stand against racism in his own party
The age of the news influencer
TikTok reveals a broader existential crisis facing the media and our consumption of the news
What’s with all the fuss over Simon Fanshawe?
The writer and activist’s nomination as Rector of Edinburgh University has been oddly controversial
Explaining the gender gap in politics
Why men and women have been marching in different ideological directions
How to win at Chopin
Giving marks to people playing Chopin is no different from deciding on medals in gymnastics
The great immigration data disaster
Officials are deleting the data we need for a more sensible debate
