Welcome to the Symphony HC25 Michael Palin's diaries begin when

Michael Palin's diaries begin when he was newly married and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of television comedy

in which meat and fish are enjoyed in moderation

Against these historical backgrounds he sketches an extraordinary cast of characters -- the men and women who gave new energy to civilisation and expanded our understanding of the world and of ourselves

The newlyweds off to their tropical honeymoon

Paddling alone in sun and storms

Welcome to the Symphony HC25 Michael Palin's diaries begin whenPlease take your seat. The concert is about to begin! An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of musicdelightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All Star Orchestra Discover what a symphony is. Who Beethoven was. What happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra. And when you should and shouldnt clap. Here is a unique, interactive introduction to the world