Classical Music Reviews
Thrilling moments, terrific theatre, intimacy & transcendence: Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Berlioz’s Requiem at BBC Proms with London Symphony Orchestra
Berlioz: Requiem – Sir Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Chorus – BBC Proms (Photo: BBC/Chris Christodoulou) Berlioz: Grande messe des morts (Requiem); Julien Henric, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, […]
Pianist Hayato Sumino receives the fifth Olivier Berggruen Prize 2026
Press release from Saanen: On Monday, August 10, 2026, pianist Hayato Sumino was honored with the fifth Olivier Berggruen Prize during his recital at the Saanen Church. The concert was part of the 70th anniversary […]
Redefining how classical music is experienced: Between Mountains Festival returns with an expanded programme,
Between Mountains Festival Following a successful inaugural edition, Between Mountains Festival returns to Holdenweid in Hölstein, Switzerland, from 4-6 September 2026, expanding from a one-day premiere into a three-day festival experience. Set among the rolling […]
Opus 1: Anna Geniushene’s “Journey into Beginnings”
A fine idea, really well realised by Anna Geniushene on the Fuga Libera label. Following on from an album of lullabies, this focuses on the first-published works of major composers, “an exploration of first steps” […]
Classical Music News
AVIE maps an American pulse before an autumn of contrasts
NEWS • 7 August 2026 • Source: AVIE Records AVIE Records has opened its late-summer schedule with Rhythm Nation, a new album from New York’s PUBLIQuartet that treats rhythm as a meeting place rather than a boundary. Contemporary commissions […]
LSO Associate Artists reshape the concert format this autumn
NEWS • 4 August 2026 • Source: Baxter PR / London Symphony Orchestra Three autumn projects from London Symphony Orchestra collaborators will bring choral theatre, multidisciplinary performance and orchestral jazz to LSO St Luke’s and the Barbican. Tangram and […]
£200,000 Wolfson grant advances Smith Square restoration
NEWS • 3 August 2026 • Source: Sinfonia Smith Square Sinfonia Smith Square has secured a £200,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation for the restoration of its Grade I listed Westminster home. The award supports Doors Open: Transforming Lives […]
Join Us Wishing Our Managing Director A Very Happy 60th Birthday!!
Chris Caspell, 60 not out. Away from taxing matters, music is an important part of his life – as a viola-player, conductor, and entrepreneur. He also sings, mostly in church choirs, and, like Fred Astaire, […]


