'The idea that these things are middle-class or posh is a national tragedy!' James O'Brien is furious at those who make enjoying the arts 'elitist' in this passionate rant about the 'magic of art and culture'. James O'Brien

No slight intended to other colleagues in saying that Richard Morrison is the finest, most acute arts commentator we have. Read this authoritative piece, Arts Council England, and hang your vision-free heads in shame. thetimes.co.uk/article/d5a115…

Save the National Concert Hall of Wales - Sign the Petition! chng.it/cZXTQhGD via Change.org UK

RIP Floyd Cooley, Extraordinary Musician,most beautiful Tuba player and a marvellous Teacher. Anyone who isn’t familiar with his orchestral playing listen to The Nielsen Symphonies, San Francisco Symphony, Herbert Blomstedt, In particular No 4, That’s how it goes!

Come to Waterloo Station tonight from 5pm for festive cheer with London Philharmonic Orchestra brass & friends with the London Philharmonic Choir in aid of Save the Children UK. Bring voices, warm coats and either cash or a debit card to make donations. John Suchet fancy getting your trombone out with us?

Morning:)

A friend of a friend is selling their Kirkmam petit grand piano. Built in 1934, it measures 132cm length x 142cm width. Worth somewhere between £250 and £500, but open to offers. The piano is in Queens Park NW6. Prospective buyers are welcome to view. DM me if interested.

This really sums up the whole ridiculous dumbing down of music in our country

Best jazz pianist ever lived, this 1933 recording is way ahead of its time, Oscar Peterson stopped playing for two months after hearing this. Here it is transcribed. Art Tatum 'Tiger Rag' youtu.be/xu7UP4wdn7I via YouTube

Choosing to protest during a Poulenc opera, knowing it would hit the headlines, shows how important classical music is to our country. There are better ways to support the arts though. Bravo Robin and all London Philharmonic Orchestra and Glyndebourne for a fantastic performance tonight.

Lamb Souvla 😋😋

Could get messy…

My friend Becky Smith at the ENO had her trombones stolen. Please read the screen grab if you are London based, specifically north, in case you can help. Thank you.

⁦Nigella Lawson⁩ Peanut Butter Hummus,Homemade Sourdough toasted well, delicious!!

Monday night supper

We're still on cloud nine after winning Gramophone's 2023 Opera Award 🎉 Thank you to everyone who supported and worked on this project with us, including K&A Productions, Michael Tippett Musical Foundation and the London Philharmonic Choir 🎶 #GramoAwards

Please sign. WNO is a wonderful company and we have to stop ripping out the cultural heart of Wales. megaphone.org.uk/petitions/prot…

We are selling my mum's lovely Steinway grand piano. Would love it to go to a home where it is played and enjoyed lots. Please share and get in touch if you are interested 🎹❤️

RIP Dave Bargeron Tuba Legend! youtu.be/nmov_SKI-co?si…