(CNN)Its roaring brass section is so epic and loud that Francis Ford Coppola used it in the iconic helicopter-attack scene from "Apocalypse Now." But now Richard Wagner's "Die Walküre" opera, featuring its famed "Ride of the Valkyries" section, is at the center of a legal judgment won by a viola player against the renowned Royal Opera House in London. Violist Christopher Goldscheider claimed he sustained irreversible damage to his hearing during a 2012 rehearsal of Wagner's composition -- an injury he says ruined his career. Seated in a "cramped pit" before 18 to 20 brass players, Goldscheider said he suffered "acoustic shock" after being exposed to noise levels that reached peaks of 137 dB -- roughly the volume of a military jet taking off, according to a ruling Wednesday by Britain's High Court. In an 83-page judgment, Justice Nicola Davies ruled that the Royal Opera House failed to protect the hearing of its musicians, in breach of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations … [Read more...] about A London orchestra’s brass section was so loud a violist says it ruined his hearing. A judge agrees
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Leicester City transfer news live
Leicester City made strides towards two more signings over the weekend as they continue their efforts to bolster their squad for the new Premier League season. Progress was made on potential transfers for Norwich attacking midfielder James Maddison and Lokomotiv Moscow centre-back Solomon Kvirkvelia. Further developments are expected and we'll keep you abreast of any news on the pair on our live-blog. Today could also be a momentous day for City at the World Cup. England play Tunisia in their opening game tonight and an appearance for either Harry Maguire or Jamie Vardy would mean a City player representing the Three Lions in a World Cup match for the first time since Gordon Banks in the 1966 final. As always, we want to hear your thoughts. Get in touch on Facebook or Twitter . Key Events Medical taken 13:28 Maddison news! 10:11 13:49 Get your answers in to James. 13:28 KEY EVENT Medical taken More to follow on this, but James Maddison is one significant … [Read more...] about Leicester City transfer news live
Eigg-based musician all set for Skye Live debut
Eigg-based musician ‘Pictish Trail’ is one of the first names confirmed on the bill for this year’s Skye Live Festival, which will take place in September. He tells us a bit about himself…… Tell us a bit about yourself and your musical journey? I’ve got great hair, and I’m a huge star (in the Small Isles). I wasn’t always such a big-time celebrity, though. About 15 years ago, I was part of a small collective of musicians in Fife and ran a label called Fence Records. Back then, the music I made as Pictish Trail was predominantly on my own, and quite miserable – just me and an acoustic guitar. I relocated to the Isle of Eigg in 2010, and – while taking good care of my hair – managed to attract a loyal following of fans and band members. I was going to start a religious cult, but instead started a new label called Lost Map Records. Nowadays, Pictish Trail performs live as a 5-piece band, making music that is loud and … [Read more...] about Eigg-based musician all set for Skye Live debut
Rugby rape trial verdict: The fateful night when lives were changed for ever
0 Comments Rugby rape trial verdict: The fateful night when lives were changed for ever BelfastTelegraph.co.uk When Paddy Jackson helped Ireland beat South Africa on June 11, 2016 sports writers marvelled at how the "joker" of Irish rugby had completed the transition to "leader". https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/rugby-rape-trial-verdict-the-fateful-night-when-lives-were-changed-for-ever-36754445.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article36754442.ece/29f4b/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-03-29_new_39684281_I1.JPG Email When Paddy Jackson helped Ireland beat South Africa on June 11, 2016 sports writers marvelled at how the "joker" of Irish rugby had completed the transition to "leader". "History will inform future generations that Ireland's out-half in arguably its greatest Test win ever was Paddy Jackson," wrote one, adding: "Wee Paddy Jackson, leader of men." Precisely two weeks later he was back in his home city of Belfast, and though … [Read more...] about Rugby rape trial verdict: The fateful night when lives were changed for ever
A day after March for Our Lives, Pope urges youth to speak out
(CNN)A day after hundreds of thousands of people protested gun violence at March for Our Lives events in the US and around the globe, Pope Francis called on the world's youth to continue speaking out and standing up. "Dear young people, you have it in you to shout," the Pope said in his Palm Sunday address at St. Peter's Square in Rome. Pope Francis at the the end of Palm Sunday Mass in Vatican City Palm Sunday -- celebrated on the Sunday before Easter -- is commemorated by Christians as the day Jesus entered Jerusalem in the week of his crucifixion, when palm leaves were strewn in his path. Noting that this Palm Sunday coincides with World Youth Day, the pontiff used the opportunity to compare youth to Jesus's followers, who were scorned by his detractors. "It is up to you not to keep quiet," Pope Francis said. "Even if others keep quiet, if we older people and leaders -- so often corrupt -- keep quiet, if the whole world keeps quiet and loses its joy, I ask you: Will you … [Read more...] about A day after March for Our Lives, Pope urges youth to speak out