They had barely changed, but their eyes were open and unblinking, and their faces had the empty, reflexless look of psychic zero.

Although chiefly inspired by Brahms, Dohnányi did employ the Hungarianisms that characterised the works of Liszt, which can be seen in a work like the Second String Quartet.

Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.

Almost white, addras lack the black side stripe that is found in most gazelles […]