Best Only go to Classic with remote control to zap trailers and chatty girls on R3. Please log in again. I met him at Tower Records in Chicago on one of his visits here. Ellie: “(male-defined) quality”. My point was that to imply reasons about gender, ethnicity and age were behind the decision leading to the loss of a good presenter was a really rubbish, damaging thing to do. • At nightfall close windows and curtains - put on calming music such as Classic FM to mask the sound of fireworks. Ellie, do you not think Norman was making a sarcastic comment about the person(s) who decided not to renew Rob’s contract? How I detest ‘Croissant Corner’ on the Saturday ‘Breakfast’ programmes on R3. 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We use cookies and other technology that recognise you to improve your online experience. Classic FM | Stena Line - Classic FM - Sept 2020. Indeed, do you not see the fact that most of the composers were white and male as a black mark against the art form itself? Classic FM. I don’t always agree with Norman, but this time he is 100% right. What can we do to get rid of these ghastly chansons which don’t belong to the classical music repertoire. ● Speak to neighbours - If you want to plan for dates of local displays then check local press and websites and speak to your neighbours and local councils/schools etc to find out dates ahead of time so you can plan now to help your pet. Just think about it. Join us for # PetSounds, presented by Bill Turnbull, at 7pm on Saturday and on Guy Fawkes Night itself, Tuesday 5 November. But wasn’t the sarcasm implying criticism of the decision makers? I was never a fan of Mr Cowan’s either for the reasons given. Traditional And you have championed neglected composers, some of whom are close to my heart. https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-do-radio-3-presenters-adopt-the-tone-stupid-adults-use-when-addressing-children-, UK Government is quizzed over EU offer for musician visas, Longer lockdown: No opera in German state before Easter, Glenn Gould: I don’t think much of French composers, The Slipped Disc daily comfort zone (283): Joan Baez, 80 today, French composer discovers the Vienna Philharmonic lacks diversity, Really bad news: Eurovision is going ahead, The sound I miss most in our orchestral silence, An orchestra is born, in an unlikely language. They are very old (I’m 83) and in my youth were my musical inspiration! 19 October 2019, 09:03 | Updated: 5 November 2019, 19:34. A sad sad day, listened for decades at the beeb, was sad to see him go from there. You can’t have it both ways- either you want a push to take people from other backgrounds because of their backgrounds, in which case you should have no problem with them not being the “best”, the yardsticks for that having in any case been made by the all-powerful over-represented white blokes you want gone, or you should want the people, whoever they are, who are most attuned to interpreting the output of music produced by the chosen men of the 17th-19th centuries- if you think that identity is so incredibly important then it would presumably follow that those sharing that identity would have some advantage in doing so, and would mostly then be the ones doing that job. Provide lots of extra bedding so your pets have something to burrow in. Rob Cowan’s weekly programme was a weekly tonic; masterclass that educated, informed and entertained. Ludwig van Beethoven charted a powerful new course in music. Shoddy article full of bile without any corroboration. Don’t try to tempt your cat out as this will cause them to become more stressed. He reminds us of all the great irreplaceable artists of the past and new discoveries and often reveals some we did not know about. Battersea Dogs and Cats home have teamed up with Classic FM to create a soothing selection of songs to keep cats and dogs calm during fireworks. He memory is treasured and he is missed. You are in a position of influence and this is what you decide to write. By using this site you consent to this use in our Cookie & Privacy Policy | Hosted & Managed in the UK by RocketWP, © 2020 Norman Lebrecht. Having quit the suffocating BBC, he’s too male, pale, stale to be welcomed back. I couldn’t disagree more with that. Bonfire night can be a scary time for our furry and feathered friends. Rob Cowan is a presenter l have a have always looked forward to hearing. I’ve loved your programmes and will miss them terribly. • If stabled, make sure hay nets are secure so your horse can’t get caught up. The sad thing for readers of this blog is that I suspect Cowan would gladly acknowledge their expertise and ability to present it in an engaging way. Classic FM Hall of Fame 2020 Classic FM Hall of Fame 2020. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and picking up on things. I followed him on radio 3 ,his essential classis show was very enjoyable and enlightening. Good luck, Rob. Andrew Collins is excellent, but what a sad loss to the station! But still support the local Classical FM station. Around 62 percent of dogs, 55 percent of horses and 54 percent of cats in the UK* show signs of anxiety when they hear fireworks. Too few people have such a knowledge to share with others. But remember it is a private station and if anyone clicks through TV. Once again, Classic FM is here with a special classical playlist to … The RSPCA shares its top tips for pet safety during firework season, in collaboration with Classic FM’s Pet Sounds. 276 23. Make sure that your pets are still able to look out. A final plea – don’t judge history by the preconceptions and prejudices of 2020! The “powers” that be on both stations seem to equate wearing bright clothes and inane laughter with musical intelligence rather than the worst form of consumerism, rather like most of our “culture”. Any usage on RadioLineup is protected under the fair use provisions of the law. Classic FM November 4, 2020 If your pet is scared of the loud bangs and bright lights of Bonfire Night, join us for Classic FM's Pet Sounds, and a night of peaceful music. Perhaps more women didn’t want to play in orchestras in those days. Questions about coverage … • If your pets live outside, partly cover cages, pens and aviaries with blankets so that one area is well sound proofed. Good luck in what you do in the future. This is OK, so long as you don’t claim otherwise. Warren, Great shame such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic man is not kept on . A loss to broadcasting. What a load of distorted twaddle ! Forgive me if you meant my comments in ref to the ‘derisory comments’ – what I have been highlighting is the way NL framed Rob Cowan’s leaving. Hahahahaha. I thoroughly enjoyed your programmes. He has hit just the right note on CFM, never too highbrow, but inviting the listener to go a little deeper than they might themselves probe. If you do, then you are saying that merit is not the only thing that matters. Bonfire night can be a very scary time for our four-legged friends, due to the loud noises and bright lights. Classic FM November 1, 2020 Join us for calming music, away from the noise and lights of Bonfire Night. Applause. Good luck, Rob. What a despicable comment to make, Norman. Yeah, we don’t need to make things fairer for those damn wimmin! Hear hear: I agree with the negative comment. New Country 96.3 - KSCS, Texas' Most Country Guaranteed!, FM 96.3, Fort Worth, TX. Yes Classic FM has gone down hill over the years, like the rest of us! Here’s a look at AP’s general news and sports coverage in Texas at this hour. It’s the loss of BBC and its music-loving subscribers. Make sure that your pets are still able to look out. Lemminkainen Suite (includes The Swan of Tuonela) Jean Sibelius. I recommend you read ‘Why have there been no great women artists’ by Linda Nochlin’ so you can understand this better than I can articulate 🙂. Do you ever read what you write before you post it? But here, to me it’s kind of clear he’s lamenting what he might call ‘wokeness’ with all the overtones of the classic ‘PC gone mad’ brigade. It dies happen but other boxes are ticked to make it more acceptable – like speaking too posh or the colour of one’s shoes. Classic FM’s Pet Sounds, presented by Bill Turnbull, will be broadcast on Guy Fawkes Night – Thursday 5 November, 7pm to 10pm – and on Saturday 7 November, 7pm to 9pm. Will be thinking of you. Have you no idea how daft that sounds? Maybe if they put Chris Evans in charge of Essential Classics and Graham Norton presided over Record Review, with Composer of the week in the hands of Janet Street-Porter and Ali G on the Breakfast Show, they might have a ghost of a chance…. Classic FM’s Pet Sounds is back to help keep pets and their owners calm during fireworks season, presented by @BillTu (with some special furry company). • Walk dogs during daylight hours and keep dogs and cats indoors when fireworks are likely to be set off. Good wishes and good health. My wife has, reluctantly accepted my large collection of LPs and even larger collection of CDs but these 78s do really need a good home and, after nearly 60 years I still need my dear wife. Rob Cowan’s columns in “Gramophone”, particularly those on historical recordings, are a delight of many decades’ standing. Make sure your cats always have access to plenty of places around the house to hide. • Don’t let off fireworks if they’ll disturb nearby wildlife habitats, or roosting bats or birds. Ellie, I don’t think you recognized the biting irony in Norman’s comment. They could use this as a showcase for their monthly releases, of which there are dozens, interspersed with a few educational presentations. ● Introduce changes to your pet’s routine slowly - It’s sensible to keep your horse in a familiar environment, following their normal routine with their usual companions. The Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2020 Voting in The Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame is now closed. Click here to find out more. I think that the notion of quality has been male-defined because, by and large, history has been written by men and the taste-setters have been men. In contrast, Rob consistently sought the opinions of his listeners in asking for their reactions to the music he presented, and was open to suggestions of music to be included in future programmes. (Don’t tell me to go and read a book about it!). • Make sure your cat has somewhere to hide if they want to. It must be said that he calmed down from 0900, so perhaps the dumbed down R3 required this noisy style for ‘breakfast’. 345 dog owners and 320 cat owners responded to the question: ‘Does your pet/animal show signs of distress during the fireworks season?’. 7pm - 9pm, 'O Waly Waly' That isn’t right! ● Start desensitising them to sounds - Teach your pet to deal with the sounds by using training CDs. Shut-up or go and live in RUSSIA !! However, on a different note, my ancestors (Grandfather and two great uncles) owned a musical magazine named The Musical Opinion. Nowadays it’s the other way round: women establish careers when they are young, then find it difficult to conceive and start a family when they are forty-ish! My great uncle Arthur was the editor and I have inherited a large collection of 78’s all marked with a label telling me that they are Editor’s review copy only and “Not for resale”. Rob – come and join us at http://www.radiochoral.com, Sorry to see you go as yours was the only show I listened to since the new presenter of breakfast radio arrived . But, for now, we owe him a debt of gratitude for all those years during which he has delighted, enlightened and amused us and in so doing made the world a better place. And my background? Judging history – I agree, you can’t make judgments across periods of time without recognising that’s exactly what you’re doing and it is problematic to do so. A group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes tried … It may be a sad day but hardly a bleak one. Shame on CFM for its ill judged decision to end this much loved series. Rob says: Come Boxing Day and I deliver my last edition of Cowan’s Classics @ClassicFM. Thanks for commenting. Classic FM will not be happy until it has become as ‘woke’ as the BBC. Wishing you a Happy and Holy Christmas ☃️☃️ and New Year 2021. !! Radio 3 is now beyond redemption so what we now need is a new radio station for serious devotees of classical music. Maybe your just not a morning person? Win a Luxury 3 Night Break for Two with Stena Line. Ellie, does it not occur to you that norman may think it is *right* that he is replaced for that reason? He always has a warm-hearted smile, a twinkle in his eye and a sense of humour – in other words, he was just like he sounds on the radio. I also feel that CFM could have given you a better slot! This is a long-term approach so may be worth starting now ahead of next year. Have a great holiday season! And don’t believe for a moment that I haven’t suffered the rod of prejudice, ie seaside boarding houses that insist on ‘no dogs, no Blacks, no Jews’ – mind you I was very young). He struck me then as an enthusiastic man of the people, a loving unpretentious, knowledgeable connoisseur who listens to music honestly. Listen live to Classic FM radio online. Tuned in this evening to hear dear Rob and, sadly, what do I hear but film music. I prefer celebrating Bonfire Night, and observing Remembrance. I can well expect contradictions in my points – there’s lots of different things at play. People from different backgrounds, including over 50% of the population as women – should not have to deal with people spreading the idea that their appointments are down to anything other than merit, together – with no apology- , with the enormous benefits that diversity in all its forms brings to us all. Create your custom shirt campaign for free. Thousands of fireworks light up London on the 5th of November, known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, in celebration of the protestant King James' assassination attempt on the same day in 1605. What a waste. ● Bringing pets inside - If you’re planning to bring them indoors to better protect them then start to make this change ahead of fireworks night to get them used to the new sights, smells and sounds inside. ● Provide your dog or cat with a safe haven - Create a doggy den in a quiet area of the house and make it a special safe place by placing tasty treats and favourite toys inside. Bill Turnbull reveals his tips for frightened animals as he revives his hit Classic FM show, Pet Sounds. I would refer you to an excellent piece by Michael Tanner in the Spectator last April where he is generally critical of BBC presenters and refers to Rob Cowan as an exception, https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-do-radio-3-presenters-adopt-the-tone-stupid-adults-use-when-addressing-children-. Begin to introduce this now. Classic FM’s firework-busting show for pets to return this November By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 28 October 2020. Musically, I took lots of other things from the doc too. Yes, seen as male, pale, and stale just about sums up the verdict, yet a very sad day for broadcasting. ● Get help - If your pet has a severe fireworks fear then speak to your vet or clinical animal behaviourist now to come up with a plan or to discuss whether there are any treatment options to help them. • Check for any firework displays planned locally and, where possible, ask organisers to site fireworks well away from your horse - aimed in the opposite direction. Quotas sound the death knell for any form of meritocracy. I’d be interested to know. Rob has been a part of my musical landscape for decades. Bonfire night can be a scary time for our furry and feathered friends. I’ll be listening at Xmas. Download ''O Waly Waly'' on iTunes, 2 November 2020, 16:00 | Updated: 2 November 2020, 16:53. Well said that man. You have wide knowledge and great enthusiasm. Thank you, Ellie. ... Bill Turnbull is the host of our Pet Sounds series on Classic FM, broadcast around bonfire night to help provide the most soothing, calm soundtrack to help settle your pets amidst the bangs and crashes. And let’s mention Sarah Walker too – another phenomenal presenter whom I also had the privilege to meet – as with Rob, friendly, modest and with a lovely voice. And you’re right – recognising our own biases and what we can and cannot see in our own episteme is also really important. I go back to his early days on Classic FM when he had a regular discussion programme with Keith Shadwick who was another polymath. Listen to your favorite radio stations at Streema. Well, it happened to a presenter on BBC Radio 4 for being too posh! The one thing that might bring this about would be a consortium of the independent classical music CD producers such as Bis, cpo, Dutton, Hyperion, Chandos, Naxos, Capriccio and so on. Both can form part of the whole. Presented by dog-lover Bill Turnbull, it's called Pet Sounds. Try using a podcast app to subscribe to all sorts of stations everywhere. Saturday evening so often clashed with other events. So to those of you who have listened, thank you – and thank you too to the lovely CFM team. Introducing Bill Turnbull’s new Classic FM podcast, Claws & Paws. The sad fact us that Classic FM has lost one of the finest broadcasters in the UK. I don’t get it. ‘he’s too male, pale, stale to be welcomed back.’. Sadly you just don’t seem to accept the truth when you hear it. Wednesday November 04 2020, 12.01am, The Times. • Pick up firework debris and litter after it has cooled down. stations you will see the absolute rubbish that people seem to think is a program. But it’s really so important that matters like inclusivity are properly valued alongside other kinds of criteria too. I immediately put pen to paper and wrote to the magazine pointing out that a quite well-known German émigré who had settled in Vienna had, a quarter of a century before Berlioz, written a sixth symphony in F major in five movements. We're here to help with calming classical music to make them feel safe and happy. Congratulations Rob for all your wonderful work! Ranting at Norman in such a way is not the way to vent your anger. In Rob Cowan CFM had its most knowlegeable and highly respected and much loved classical music broadcaster who went beyond simply presenting the usual diet of popular classics ad nauseum. No one. Robert J. Lurtsema knew dynamic range and respected it for us. Forget those derisory comments – there’s always someone who wants to piddle over your birthday cake and even if Beethoven himself were engaged to do the job they would be there complaining that he had a German accent or needed the services of a barber. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! But the gender thing was just staring us in the face – how anyone could not notice it would be beyond me 🙂. It seems I can’t see my original comment! Sound uber alles! There’s no hint of bitterness in the quote you give yet you preface it with cheap shots at both Classic FM and the BBC, whilst also dismissing other presenters. The ‘truth’ a little too difficult for you Ellie. More than 25 years ago, when I just knew Rob as an erudite reviewer in various publications, he wrote a fine article in the BBC Music magazine about Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Make sure that you and your pets are listening on Guy Fawkes Night – Thursday 5 November – and Saturday night, both from 7pm. It didn’t hurt that we shared a regard for the highly idiosyncratic Beethoven violin concerto recorded in 1934 by Bronislaw Hubermann with Georg Szell and the Vienna Phiharmoni, still my favorite among many other vintage recordings. This year, Classic FM's Pet Sounds teams up with Pet Drugs Online to help keep your pets calm and relaxed during fireworks season – and to give you the chance to win £1,000. What a disgrace. Classic FM’s Pet Sounds is back to keep your pets calm during firework season. For me, patriarchy is the system we have lived in, where the power is dominated by men. Suggest you Google them if you’re really interested. When lighting the effigy and throughout the event, people often sing the traditional Bonfire Night rhyme. A lovely man and a true enthusiast. Judging from the large response here, CFM is clearly out of tune with its listeners in having decided to end Cowan’s Classics. • Play with a toy to see if your dog wants to join in but don’t force them. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Stay up to date with the latest in expert business analysis and advice and warm personalities keeping you company day and night. I switched Radio 3 off when Cowan came on at 7 a.m. We recommend Sounds Scary which comes with guidance on how to use it. The login page will open in a new tab. Nowotimeen ??? Now in its third year, Classic FM’s Pet Sounds, hosted by weekend presenter and dog-owner Bill Turnbull, will be broadcast on Guy Fawkes Night – Thursday, November 5 from 7pm to 10pm – with a second programme on Saturday, November 7 from 7pm to 9pm, traditionally the busiest evening of the year for firework events. You can also muffle the sound of fireworks dogs and other pets by using calming music like classical playlists and Classic FM - start to introduce this now. Pointing out how modern that work was at the time, he wrote that it was the first symphony in five movements by a major composer. He was born for broadcasting, with that friendly mulled-wine voice and avuncular manner that made me feel that he was sitting in the same room talking to me alone. Contacts But merit in the way you mean it – yes I don’t believe in merit only while we have such an unequal society. I posted it off and forgot about it. I loved being woken by his birds chirping recording and his reading of the news at a softer level so the volume would not have to be quickly reduced by listeners when the volume of the music peaked. Women often married and had their children when they were still young, and (even when education and careers for women became more common) it was difficult for older women to make progress. 24 June 2020, 10:38 | Updated: 3 July 2020, 21:06. ... GETTY IMAGES. Be Remarkable ... Texas, native started 17 games for the Aggies in 2020, batting .274 with 11 runs, four doubles, three home runs … Bonfire. One of the greatest, and most knowledgeable , broadcasters on Classical music , ( along with Stephen Johnson and the late Anthony Hopkins ) certainly in its recorded form , ever . Maybe pale but not stale. • Let your neighbours know well in advance, including those with horses nearby. Just go ahead and imagine him as trans or something. .. With no disrespect to the other broadcasters, and while it isn’t a competition, I can assure you that Rob would give them a run for their money on almost any specialist area, as *they* would gladly acknowledge! • Build any bonfire as close as possible to the time of lighting, to reduce the risk of wildlife making their home inside. I hope that explains a bit more where I’m coming from. Were non-white players being kept away in 1970? It’s no surprise that the BBC is haemorrhaging its listeners over 50 years old – many of whom represented Radio 3’s principal audience, by desperately attempting to seduce younger listeners in the forlorn hope that churning out a little bit of everything as ear-bait will attract a shoal of new younger-generation listeners. • Never set off fireworks near livestock or horses. • Close any windows and black out a ‘doggy play area’ so that your dog can’t see the flashing lights. 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