Good evening, thanks to 1.2 kilos of moules marinières, plus Henry Purcell. Listened to the fantasias (Phantasm) plus three Queen Mary odes (Gustav Leonhardt). Purcell must be the least well-known great composer; it is incredible how his harmonic contortions and constant changes of mood and pace add up to great works. I must get out the six CDs of the theatre works and give them a new work-over.

Sudden renewal of interest in Purcell inspired by some posts on the Music Forum. Superb mussels courtesy of Morrison's!