We were treated yesterday afternoon to a matchless demonstration of the rewards for meticulous preparation, painstaking research, organisation, command of human and technical resources, rehearsal and brilliant delivery. Altogether a great master-class that uplifted everyone present and sent us forth with more than one song in our hearts! … please accept our wholehearted thanks.

Wow- Just spent the last hour plus listening to your lecture and music on Irving Berlin. What a fantastic presentation and so informative. Loved every minute .It was a real education for me. I had no idea about his early struggles and life at all. I also didn’t realise I knew so many of his songs without knowing-if you know what I mean!! ‘Top Hat’ has always been a favourite film of mine plus so many other titles and songs along this time line and so well presented. He was quite a guy. Interesting too that he/ they did not allow racism and stood by the black performers during those dark days- Brilliant.

Ann Rachlin is a most talented speaker and engages the audience from the beginning, and has the ability to keep their rapt attention throughout. Her research and preparation of the various topics are meticulous, but it is her delivery that is unique and spellbinding. No praise can be too high of her innate ability as a speaker.