Holland

This word refers to a geographical region in the west of the Netherlands, but is often used an alternative name for the whole of the Netherlands. It can also appear as a surname or family name - for example as in the English singer Lyndsie Holland.

A selection of articles about Holland

CD Spotlight. Great Fluency - Music by Pierre Moulu, heard by George Balcombe. '... magically moving individual lines and harmonies.'

CD Spotlight. Highly Challenging - Music for unaccompanied violin, heard by Howard Smith. '... searching performance ...'

CD Spotlight. Sacrificing the 'unmodern' - Music by Julius Röntgen and Per Nørgård, heard by George Balcombe. 'How could any audience resist ... ?'

Fascinating and Rewarding - Machaut, O'Regan and Brumel from The Orlando Consort and Viva Voce, reviewed by Mike Wheeler

Ensemble. Silvery Tone - A recital by Serena Leader and Gordon Back, reviewed by Malcolm Miller

The Designer Touch - Tonina Doráti and opera production, as explained to Bill Newman

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