Opera star Antonio Pappano takes Simon Rattle’s baton and replaces him at London Symphony Orchestra

Opera star Antonio Pappano takes Simon Rattle’s baton as he replaces him at London Symphony Orchestra New man to lead UK’s orchestra has been at Covent Garden opera since 2002 Sir Antonio, 61, said his new job at the LSO was a ‘dream come true’   He takes over an orchestra which has been shaped into … Read more

CCTV of moment Met Police officer ‘struck man over the head with a baton’

CCTV captured the moment a Met Police officer allegedly clobbered a Wetherspoon’s punter over the head with his baton in an ‘unjustified’ display of force. Pc Jack Wood, 26, denies assaulting Jake Smith, 26, who was left with a gaping gash to his skull following the bust-up in Romford, Essex. He and colleague Pc Archie Payne, 26, … Read more

Rishi Sunak has been mocked for saying musicians could retrain.These pros have taken up the baton 

When theatres and concert halls closed, thousands of musicians were stripped of their livelihood, not knowing when they might perform again.  Indeed, this week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned that many will have to seek new careers — prompting outrage from performers.  But as ANTONIA HOYLE reveals, some musicians have already made some very big job … Read more