by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s program note. In 1936 the world was transfixed by a story so big, so engrossing, so incredible that only the Second Coming could have topped it. It was the story of Edward VIII, King of England, Emperor of India… and a twice- married American lady from Baltimore, Maryland — Mrs. …
By Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s program note. So, at last it came, after a thousand long years, then as swift as lightning… girl royals are now equals of boy royals, by parliamentary fiat and the Queen’s own signature . And all the Founding Mothers of Women’s Rights and Feminism are cock-a-hoop, equality in all occupations …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s note. To get the most from this article, you will need to listen to three royal fanfares by Sir William Walton, the individual most responsible for the distinctive, rich, soaring sound that epitomizes, defines and glorifies the Windsor dynasty.These fanfares include 1) “Crown Imperial March”. 2) The incidental music for …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant What can you say about the quintessential non-event that has over 2 billion viewers showing up to watch with unfeigned interest? Plenty, if you’re Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham, “God save me from the Queen,” she wrote on April 24, as if her pen were filled with acid reflux. “And especially …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant A program note from the author. To get the most from this article, go to any search engine and find the theme of the fourth-movement Sarabande of George Frederick Handel’s Keyboard Suite in D minor composed in 1731. It’ll help set the mood for what follows… I have a confession to …
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant The telling picture flashed round the globe and within minutes was on the front page of every newspaper on earth:: Prince Charles in black tie… his Duchess of Cornwall, the unmistakable and little loved Camilla, dripping a king’s ransom in ice. Their car under attack and no support from the majesty …