Features
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Stirring movements from the Land of Fire
Azerbaijan is a hidden gem of Europe’s classical repertoire and the confluence of Eastern and Western traditions, writes cellist and conductor Dmitry YablonskyRead More -
Isn’t culture about how we value things?
In last month’s issue, Camilla Seale told the stories of two musicians whose experiences of freelancing were split between greatRead More -
Trouble ahead?
Simon Mundy reflects on the rise of populism across Europe and the ways in which music can offer unity andRead More -
Q&A: Angela Dixon
As Saffron Hall celebrates its fifth anniversary, Lucy Thraves caught up with chief executive Angela Dixon to find out moreRead More -
Artist of the month: Karin Hendrickson
The associate artist at Sage Gateshead speaks to Toby Deller about starting out in Pennsylvania, building a network in London,Read More -
Leading by example
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Premieres: January’s new music
Comprising Héloïse Werner (soprano), Oliver Pashley (clarinet), Marianne Schofield (double bass) and Anne Denholm (harp), and co-directed by Hanna Grzeskiewicz and Héloïse, TheRead More -
Meet the speaker: Ollie Tunmer
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Who gets to make music?
What enables musicians to turn talent into successful careers? Camilla Seale explores the role of class and the luxury ofRead More -
‘It reminded me I had a life to go back to’: Music in Hospitals & Care
Music in Hospitals & Care (MiHC) delivers high-quality live music to people who wouldn’t normally be able to access it.Read More -
Artist of the month: Andrew Nethsingha
‘I’ve done daily services, I think, every year but one since the age of eight,’ notes Andrew Nethsingha, director ofRead More -
Genesis Foundation: Giving to the arts
Philanthropist John Studzinski explains his motivation behind setting up the Genesis Foundation, which provides training and mentoring opportunities for youngRead More -
Premieres: December’s new music
The Tallis Scholars’ programme for their Temple Winter Festival concert is decidedly Christmassy. Sections of Palestrina’s ‘Missa Hodie Christus natusRead More -
Eternal Rest
The launch of a CD in November recalls atrocities that shook the world. British-Norwegian composer Andrew Smith talks to the Editor about his Requiem. -
Preview: Spitalfields Festival
This year’s Spitalfields Festival will pair Handel with The Smiths, and Purcell with Joy Division. Not one to stick toRead More -
Celebrating musical inclusion
By Stephanie Walsh, CBSO Schools Officer The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) recently welcomed musicians, practitioners, teachers and studentsRead More -
Critics have never taken their responsibilities more seriously
Not many people can call themselves full-time classical music critics these days. It’s a hard line of work to getRead More -
Artist of the Month: James Rose
BSO Resound is a trailblazing professional ensemble made up of disabled musicians. The group’s conductor James Rose talks to TobyRead More -
Armistice commemorations: Q&A with Andrew Manze
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) under principal guest conductor Andrew Manze is uniting forces from Hannover and Liverpool forRead More -
Fighting the cause: stage combat
What can you do to confidently bring stage combat into the classroom? Christopher Moon-Little shares tips to build your assurance and widen your knowledge.
