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Originally Posted by shakermaker
The Shakespeare point I agree with - decent literature is hard to come by around here. Shelley? Keates? The library isn't exactly an Aladdins cave.
However the musical point comes across a little snobby to me.
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Opera and classical music isn't elitist. There are strong musical roots in the northwest, the centre of the industrial revolution, and an appreciation of music up here.
The world famouse Halle Orchestra being one example. Harrison Birtwistle, one of the most avant garde composers in the world comes from Ossy. Also, arguably one of the finest, purest voices ever recorded was a Lancashire lass from Bamber Bridge who moved to Blackburn, her name was the divine Kathleen Farrier.
I too lament the late Wardleworths bookshop, but since some of you only shop in supermarkets that sell populatr books and music, I'm afraid we get what we deserve.