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Usually refers to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London UK, but is also the name of a series of halls, such as the Guildhall in Derby UK, which is mentioned in several of the articles below.
Ask Alice - On complaining about music exam results, with Classical Music Agony aunt Alice McVeigh
CD Spotlight. Clear Tonal Focus - Music for cello and piano by Krzysztof Meyer, recommended by Patric Standford. '... fine playing ...'
CD Spotlight. Miniaturist Skills - Music by Carey Blyton, heard by Patric Standford. '... a delight for both performer and listener.'
Ensemble. Unity of Conception - Malcolm Troup was at the BPSE Summer Festival in London
A Real Find - Robert Davies made a remarkable impact when he stood in as Papageno late in the run of English Touring Opera's 'The Magic Flute'; Roderic Dunnett profiles him and celebrates the progress of other ETO cast members
Ask Alice - On business and friends, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh
Refreshingly Poetic - Eleftheria Kotzia returns to Derby, and Mike Wheeler listens
Expressive Power - A recital by cellist Tim Hugh impresses Mike Wheeler
Ensemble. Enjoyment all round - Greek guitarist Eleftheria Kotzia in Derby, reviewed by Mike Wheeler
Profile - Being truthful to the music. Chenyin Li, the young Chinese winner of the 2001 Scottish International Piano Competition, talks to Keith Bramich about experiences, East and West