Classical Music Reviews
Ariadne auf Lewes: Strauss’ Naxos-based opera returns to Glyndebourne, transformed
Ariadne auf Lewes: Strauss’ opera returns to Glyndebourne, transformed. Soloists; London Philharmonic Orchestra / Robin Ticciati (conductor). Glyndebourne Opera House, 19.07.2026 Production: Director, Costume Designer – Laurent Pelly Set Designer – Massimo Tronacanetti Lighting Designer […]
Another marvelous release from Naxos – orchestral music of Henrique Oswald
Here we have another invaluable release from the indefatigable Naxos label, presenting a heretofore unknown orchestra (the Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra in Brazil) and their principal conductor (Fabio Mechetti) playing the music of unknown composer […]
It was Francesca Caccini’s score, & Vache Baroque’s performance, that surprised & captivated: La liberazione di Ruggiero at Buxton International Festival
Francesca Caccini: La liberazione di Ruggiero – Jon Stainsby, Camilla Seale – Vache Baroque at Buxton International Festival (Photo: Genevieve Girling) Francesca Caccini: La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina; Camilla Seale, Jon Stainsby, Phoebe Rayner, […]
Richard Strauss: excerpts from Die schweigsame Frau
In a week which included Richard Strauss’ Ariadne from Glyndebourne, it feels only right to reach for this from the pile: excerpts from Richard Strauss’s comic opera Die schweigsame Frau (The Silent Woman), pre-produced as studio recordings […]
Classical Music News
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, […]
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA’S JENNY MOLLICA APPOINTED TO LEAD THE ROUNDHOUSE
The announcement was made today that Jenny Mollica, Chief Executive of English National Opera (ENO), has been appointed the new CEO of the Roundhouse. She will step down from her current role in summer 2026. […]


