Feargus O'Sullivan Archive
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Aug 05, 2010
If you've had your fill of Bach and Beethoven, the works of some lesser-known composers may come as a pleasant surprise. Read Article The classical B-listers
May 26, 2010
In literature, food and eating reveal characters and represent emotions. We look at how writers set the scene by setting the table. Read Article Good enough to read: writers and food
Apr 21, 2010
New York's proposed ban on salt in restaurants may be based on solid health benefits, but it would take the fun out of dining out. Read Article A pinch of regret as salt is taken off the menu
Mar 10, 2010
Antioxidant-rich kitchen staples such as cinnamon, thyme and peppermint may well be the new superfoods, as their immunity-boosting properties and ability to improve health and well-being are revealed. Read Article The spice is right: how herbs aid health
Mar 01, 2010
Far from being imitators, US composers have created their own distinctive style, which will be illustrated with a concert featuring a programme inspired by the New World at the Al Ain Classics Festival this week. Read Article Classic American
Feb 16, 2010
As the Year of the Tiger begins, it is a good time to dip into the variety of Chinese cuisine, and to pick up some useful tips for preparing it at home. Read Article China in your kitchen
Feb 07, 2010
Despite its now respectable age, modernist music still befuddles listeners and divides audiences. Read Article Healthy discord
Jan 13, 2010
Three musical anniversaries this year prompt the thought that it is the universal rather than the specific that continues to appeal. Read Article Biographical notes: does a composer's art reflect his life?
Jan 12, 2010
With audiences demanding more 'realism', a furious row about a soprano's build has reignited the debate over weighty singers in weighty roles. Read Article Opera lite: the weight debate rocks the concert halls
Jan 06, 2010
Grapples, graisins and lematoes are just a few of the weird and wonderful food hybrids now available. Read Article Rise of the Frankenfruits