50th anniversary of the death of P.G. Wodehouse (14 February)

Post submitted by Erin, one of our LCAHM Student Experience Ambassadors February 14th 2025 marks the death of the famous writer, lyricist and playwright Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (1881-1975). Born in Guildford, England and eventually moving to the United States, he was most known for writing the light hearted, satirical stories ‘The Code of The … Continue reading “50th anniversary of the death of P.G. Wodehouse (14 February)”

14 February 2025 by

Giacomo Puccini – centenary

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was an Italian composer known primarily for his operas. Regarded as the greatest and most successful proponent of Italian opera after Verdi, he was descended from a long line of composers, stemming from the late Baroque era. His greatest successes were: La Bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904) and Turandot (left … Continue reading “Giacomo Puccini – centenary”

29 November 2024 by

150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst, b Cheltenham (1874-1924), was an English composer, arranger and teacher whose suite ‘The Planets’ is one of the best-known pieces of classical music ever written. Holst’s works were played frequently in the early years of the 20th century, but it was not until the international success of The Planets in the years immediately after the … Continue reading “150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst”

21 September 2024 by