Did Josh Groban Sing Hallelujah
It was first sung, of course, in this country, but the great German composer lived in England at the time of writing, as we learned on Handel in London - The Making of a Genius (Book of the Week, BBC Radio 4, Mon-Fri 9.45am). Conductor and musicologist Jane Glover read from an abridged version of her own biography. It's 1712, a young composer is travelling to the British capital with his political patron. The latter would become England's King George I, the former one of the most revered artists in history, with an incredible range and quantity of compositions to his name. Glover was an erudite guide, the story was fascinating and the musical interludes were pretty decent, too. Now here's a little interlude of a more amusing nature. Staying with music, and singer Josh Groban's interview with The Ray D'Arcy Show (Radio 1, Mon-Fri 3pm).
Did Josh Groban Sing Hallelujah
Apparently, Guinness really is good for you. Speaking ahead of a Dublin gig, he told stand-in Kathryn Thomas that a pint of plain 'gives you strength. It's good for the voice and good for the vocal cords'. The likeable American added that 'a little social lubricant makes you more confident with the high notes too.' Something all of us are familiar with, after attempting the Whitney Houston version of I Will Always Love You following one too many alcoholic drinks - another fine Yuletide tradition. Getting a puppy for Christmas is another seasonal ritual, though not such a happy one.