For Christmas I’m sharing my adaptation of #Dickens #achristmascarol It has a modern twist, but we seem to need the message more with each year. Read the lyrics, enjoy the recording, download the (free) sheet music, and perform next year? Peace to all.

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In Japan’s Okinawa, voters deliver a resounding no to new U.S. military base The referendum isn’t binding, but its result is a headache for Japan’s government and the U.S. military as they seek to relocate the much-maligned Futenma air station.

In a prefectural referendum 6 years ago today, the Okinawan people delivered a resounding "no" to a new US base at #Henoko. The US & Japan, who claim "democracy" is among their shared values, pretend it never happened.
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Media watch: Henoko delay means US military gets what it really wants Asahi Shimbun Last Wednesday, the Fukuoka High Court ordered Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki to "approve" the modified plan for landfill work ordered by the central government for relocating the US Mari...

The US military is perfectly OK with the possibility that construction of the air base at #Henoko goes on forever. bit.ly/3TC67gC #辺野古新基地建設反対

… this beautiful bay is being destroyed to build a military base. #henoko

In stunning Okinawa with students from one of our postgraduate programs explaining why …

Memory slips to meltdowns: Caroline Swinburne on classical music’s taboos — Alternative Classical Author Caroline Swinburne gives us a sneak peak behind her novel, Solo , which delves into the murky world of performance anxiety.

"The illusion promoted by the music industry that top musicians are invulnerable avatars to whom nothing bad can ever happen is depriving audiences of some great live performances."

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Believe it or not, this is Tokyo. Walks in nice places get the musical ideas flowing…

Your absolute must-read of the day:
“More than anything, this year's new recordings are reminders of the complexity of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's legacy, and the work still required to keep his memory alive.”
#ClassicalMusic #BOTD #amreading

We love this definition! 😍

シンフォニア・コンチェルタンテ【世界初演】（P. シートン） YouTube video by クライネチャンネル【Kleine Harmonie Orchester】

So much stress in the world at the moment. Chill to this …

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シンフォニア・コンチェルタンテ【世界初演】（P. シートン） YouTube video by クライネチャンネル【Kleine Harmonie Orchester】

All shares appreciated! Many thanks. youtu.be/c6kOtLzSYpc?...

シンフォニア・コンチェルタンテ【世界初演】（P. シートン） YouTube video by クライネチャンネル【Kleine Harmonie Orchester】

Here it is. Sinfonia Concertante . Enjoy! Next stop, I hope, is CD and streaming release. Wish me luck, or help me out! youtube.com/watch?v=c6kO...

Five things to remember about war:

シンフォニア・コンチェルタンテ【世界初演】（P. シートン） YouTube video by クライネチャンネル【Kleine Harmonie Orchester】

An example of what I do … youtube.com/watch?v=c6kO...

Video of the premiere of my double violin concerto #SinfoniaConcertante is now available. 40 minutes of romantic getaway via the link below. Enjoy! music.philipseaton.net/17-may-conce...

シンフォニア・コンチェルタンテ【世界初演】（P. シートン） YouTube video by クライネチャンネル【Kleine Harmonie Orchester】

Here it is … #SinfoniaConcertante Sit down with your favourite drink and take a break from worldly worries for 40 minutes. Share if you want a studio recording for your streaming service… Like if you like. May it bring you some peace … we all need more of that youtube.com/watch?v=c6kO...

The #SinfoniaConcertante video is good. Coming soon (after a bit of tidying up and editing) … watch this space!

Nice audience response to #SinfoniaConcertante ! Video coming soon …

曲を聴いて、晴れた空に飛びたいです。
とても素晴らしかったです！
#KHO

The first rehearsal went well. #SinfoniaConcertante is the day after tomorrow 😊

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Two weeks to go until #SinfoniaConcertante

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Yes, the older I get (?!) the more interested I am in the music of people I am somehow connected to …

Terra truth from Edward Givens The truth is: I’m enjoying listening to music by other people. And that is more true than ever about Edward Givens. Truth and Fiction Edward and I …

Terra truth from Edward Givens #MusicNews

２０２５年５月１７日「シンフォニア・コンチェルタンテ」の初演について YouTube video by Philip Seaton Composer

And just for good measure, this is me promoting #SinfoniaConcertante in Japanese (… which I need for the day job).

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ソリストインタビュー　高宮城 凌・清水 里彩子 (東京シティ・フィルハーモニック管弦楽団 ヴァイオリン奏者) YouTube video by クライネチャンネル【Kleine Harmonie Orchester】

Interview with the soloists for 17 May. It’s in Japanese, but the sneak preview from the cadenza (around 7:30) sounds great! #SinfoniaConcertante

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Back at school. First teaching day of AY2025 … with Tokyo cherry blossoms. 39 days to go until #SinfoniaConcertante

3 Ways FaceBook Can Kill Your Creativity Stan Stewart - @muz4now

3 Ways FaceBook (or any commercial social network) Can Kill Your Creativity
#SocMed #creativity