Eugene Dowling performed with London Symphony Orchestra, with Edward Norman on the piano and Paul Freeman as the conductor.

Ralph Vaughan Williams once posed the question,"Is music that is good music for one country necessarily good music for another?" The pieces featured in this album originated in England and has proved to travel well. Concerto for Bass Tuba and Orchestra in F minor consists of 3 classical movements, which showcases the different side of the stereotypical role of the tuba. It is as if the sounds are filled with emotions, excitement, and in the mood for a dance, or, two. I love the beginning of the first movement in allegro moderato. The tuba showcases its ability to flaunt and a very exciting piece indeed."Six Studies in English Folk Song", presents the folk tunes in short and simple movements.

George Fredric Handel (1685-1759), was born in Halle, lived in Hamburg and Rome before setting up his home in England in 1712. Aria con Variazoni from Harpsicord Suite was inspired by a blacksmith singing to a tune while clanging his hammers.

Sir Edward Elgar's Romance is indeed romantic. It reflects love transcending through the piece, and with melancholy sliding along.

Fantasy of the Tuba, an interesting piece by Malcolm Arnold. There are other "Fantasy: pieces composed for other wind and brass instruments too. I just realised that he was the one who composed the winning score for 1957's Bridge on the River Kwai. Happy tunes of the solo tuba, bouncy and cheerful. The tuba seems to be mischievous at times (yeah yeah, I'm not talking right, perhaps). How i wish i can play like this as well... one day soon to come.

Last but not least, Gordon Jacob's Tuba Suite (and more sweets) graduates from a mellow prelude to the increasingly cheerful Mazurka and then slows down before ending on a high note with Galop. Different moods are portrayed in this short, arranged for the piano (originally it's for the Strings).

Aren't we, women who live here in Singapore are so lucky compared to those who live in other parts of the world, under suppression by men? When will they be able to get out of the clutches of evil men who thinks great of themselves?

Hey peeps, I am in love with men, for sure. I have never thought how bad the situation is till Sylala introduced me to the first of the trilogy. Shocking, unbelievable, and the intensity builds up as one turns the page, and wanting to know what's happening next. Princess Sultana is a brave woman, and a lucky one, compared to her fellow sisters. Being the youngest princess of all, she escaped circumcision (it's still being practised in this so-called modern world), did i mention that there are different degrees to the circumcision? A husband who loves her with all his heart, and respect her in every way. Princess Sultana is one woman who fights for herself and fight to save others. She may be a Royal Princess but she feels for them, women who suffer in their own plight.

Jean Sasson revealed the dark side of the Kingdom, captivating the reader's attention throughout. The truth should be told of this greatly ignored place on earth, of the countless women who has has lived and died in silence. Young girls taken as sex slaves, who would speak up for them?

Finally, a book that's worth so much than it's real value. A book that is not discussing about the fats, wrinkles, botox, shopping, and many pleasures of life. The Princess Trilogy is for all, and yes, for women who have the freedom of speech yet not satisfied with what has been taken for granted... We already enjoyed so much privileges and yet asking for more. Spread the message, do something for these helpless women. Tell your friends about these books. Will the REAL WOMAN please stand up?