Classical Music Reviews
Niche Berlin Harpsichord Concertos
All four concertos here are World Premiere recordings. Christoph Nichelmann (1717-62) was at the Thomasschule in Leipzig; his life took hm to Berlin via Hamburg (the hub which held Telemann and the theorist Johann Matheson). […]
Se ven colores en la luz blanca: Pip Eastop’s Suite for Flugelhorn, Trumpet and Real-Time Audio
The World Premiere of Pip Eastop’s suite, Se ven colores en la luz blanca (Colours are seen in white light) took place as part of the Fitzrovia Arts Festival (at Fitzrovia Chapel) on Thursday, June […]
Sommernacht with the Vienna Philharmonic, 2026
This is the traditional VPO concert at Schönbrunn, conducted in 2026 by Lorenzo Viotti and with bass-baritone Bryn Terfel as guest. It took place on June 19, 2026. As the title of the accompanying booklet […]
Three Choirs Festival 2027 announced: Gavin Higgins premiere, Grace-Evangeline Mason as new Associate Composer, Elgar’s Piano Concerto revisited
Three Choirs Festival, Worcester with Samuel Hudson (Photo: Dale Hodgetts) The Three Choirs Festival has announced the preliminary programme for next year’s festival which takes place from 24 to 31 July 2027 in Worcester under […]
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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, […]
Double Bassist Eduard Marcu wins Junior Guildhall Lutine Prize 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is delighted to announce that double bassist Eduard Marcu has been awarded First Prize at the final of Junior Guildhall’s most prestigious award: The Lutine Prize. Cellist Yoko Afi […]
Telekom Beethoven Competition and Zenezen Partner to Back Rising Pianist Seth Schultheis
Bonn, April 2026 — Momentum continues to build for American pianist Seth Schultheis, First Prize winner of the 2025 Telekom Beethoven Competition, as a new partnership aims to support not just his artistry—but the long-term sustainability […]
BBC PROMS 2026: STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACLE MEETS BRITISH BACKBONE IN AN 86-CONCERT SUMMER MARATHON
Royal Albert Hall, London and venues nationwide 17 July – 12 September 2026 The BBC Proms returns this summer with a swaggering, globe-spanning 2026 season that feels both celebratory and strategic: 86 concerts across eight weeks, […]
