Anyone who saw the documentary, ‘Speaking in Strings’, will be awed – and maybe a little repelled – at the extent to which Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg pours herself into her music. One of the most acclaimed violinists in the world, Salerno-Sonnenberg made her first appearance at Carnegie Hall while still in her teens. But a string of successes came to an abrupt halt when she accidentally cut off the tip of her finger, a near-tragedy that contributed to an attempted suicide. But Nadja is back – and as expressive as ever.
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
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World Without End
30 01 2010This exhibition presents the works of 42 eminent 20th-century photographers spread over some 200 vintage photographs. This century was the first to be dominated by photographers – from early photography to current digital media – with all of these images having the capacity to trigger strong responses. Included here are works by Diane Arbus, Pat Brassington, Max Dupain, William Klein, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz and Weegee.
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Zeffirelli’s filmobilia
29 01 2010Whether or not you like his films, Franco Zeffirelli is one of the most famous names in Italian cinema, and this exhibition currently showing in the Sala d’Arme in Palazzo Vecchio in his home city of Florence pays tribute to his career. Included amongst the 100 displays are a large number costumes from his films, such as those worn by Maria Callas and Anna Magnani and from the celebrated ‘Brother Sun, Sister Moon’. Opera is another field in which he is prolific and sketches and designs from such productions as ‘Aida’, Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘La Traviata’ are on display.
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Travel Insurance for your Skiing Holiday
27 01 2010As the days grow shorter and summer becomes a memory, many folks will be turning our thoughts towards arranging a winter holiday, particularly one concerning winter sports like skiing. Travel insurance is a frequently unconsidered part of vacation planning, but if you are planning on partaking in sporting activites then it actually is important. A standard travel insurance policy will generally not be up to the standard you require for winter sports, and if things go bad you might get left facing an enormous bill.
So what features should you be hunting for in a policy? – Accidents Abroad Cover regardless of how accomplished a skiier you are – speeding down a mountain is always going to be more dodgy than simply lying on a beach working on a tan. And if you do experience an accident, a mountainside isn’t the simplest place for medical services to reach. – Appliances Most winter sports need costly equipment, and where there are property there’s always the likelihood of burglary. Your insurance should provide enough cover to entirely replace your kit with new items when necessary, right there at the resort. – Responsibility Even the best skiiers or snowboarders can be mixed up in an accident in which some other person gets wounded. – Closure of Piste If bad weather ( or decent weather ) suggests that the slopes are closed and you cannot ski, your policy should pay you compensation to cover the expenses of any pre-booked lessons or lift costs, and plenty will even include a payment simply to cover the inconvenience of not having the ability to ski.
If you intend to go off-piste, then confirm your insurance will cover this – you will potentially have to pay a supplement.
As with many types of insurance, forking out for travel insurance can seem just like a waste of money. if you finds yourself involved in an accident on the mountainside then the expenses concerned can be truly scary and you will be pleased that you took the time to order acceptable cover in advance!
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Camden – photographer
25 01 2010
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Tortuga en Akumal, México
24 01 2010
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Handel’s Messiah
20 01 2010The annual performance of Handel’s Messiah with the cathedral choir in aid of a local charity.
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Shift: New Works By Alison Watt
17 01 2010Three years on since her successful solo show at Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery, Alison Watt’s eagerly awaited new paintings see a change in subject matter. Nudes are out, fabric is in.
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Tarangire
12 01 2010
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The House of Frette
11 01 2010This Italian linen house, founded in the 1850s, has opened a boutique on Oak Street, Chicago’s haven for designer labels. It offers the company’s signature linens as well as its collection of fragrances for the home, scented candles, sachets and a recently introduced line of luxury at-home clothing. Suppliers to the Italian royal family, Frette is best known for ‘jacquard’ print bedding of 300-600 thread count Egyptian cotton and linen. Originally, the House of Frette introduced ‘jacquard’ looms as an efficient means of producing detailed luxury products.
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