The Wonders of Telemann: Florilegium at Wigmore Hall
Telemann Old and New What a treat to hear a full concert of Telemann’s magnificent music. The dates of composition of the pieces span 30 + years: hence, “Telemann Old and New”) with the late […]
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All-IN-4Art with Bettina Bermbach of Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben (DSM, the German Foundation for Musical Life)
Welcome to our new series, All-IN-4Art where our Florida correspondent, Robert J Carreras interviews musical figures from across the globe. Bettina Bermbach, 2026 (Photo: David Ausserhofer) Bettina Bermbach arrived at Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben (DSM, the […]
I tried. But seriously…this is just nonsense
I tried. I really did. But here’s the thing. Compositional ability aside, the recording itself is what really bothers me on this Pentatone CD. Approaching something as bizarre as this, everything must work in its […]
French fireworks & German heroes: David Butt Philip & Friends gala at St Paul’s Opera, Clapham
David Butt Philip & Friends Gala – Susanna Stranders, Liam James Karai, Ellie Laugharne – St Paul’s Opera (Photo: Julian Guidera) David Butt Philip & Friends Gala; Ellie Laugharne, Marta Fontanals-Simmons, David Butt Philip, Liam […]
Memories of a County Kerry childhood & a travelling Scot: Stephen McNeff’s Ballads of a Bogman & RVW’s Songs of Travel at Wigmore Hall for St Patrick’s Day
Stephen McNeff: Ballads of a Bogman – The Sigerson Clifford Song Cycle, Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel; Gavan Ring, Fiachra Garvey; Wigmore HallReviewed 17 March 2027 Stephen McNeff’s masterly settings of poetry inspired by County Kerry with performers who […]
Dixit Dominus, Sacred Concertos: The Music of Johann Rosenmüller
While some might point you in the direction of the ensemble canzona when it comes to the music of Johann Rosenmüller (1619-84), the composer who so nearly became Thomaskantor in Leipzig – a scandal scuppered […]
Anna Clyne announced as composer-in-residence with the CBSO for 2026/27 with new viola concerto with Lawrence Power, new recording with Jess Gillam and more
Anna Clyne (Photo: Victoria Stevens) The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has announced that USA-based British composer Anna Clyne has been appointed composer-in-residence for the 2026/27 season. Her work with the CBSO will include […]
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‘Music in Motion’ and ‘Cosmic’: National Children’s Orchestras present two showcase concerts at Bristol Beacon with Anna Lapwood
National Children’s Orchestras (Photo: Paul Blakemore ) Next month, a pair of concerts at Bristol Beacon will showcase the talents of the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO). Music in Motion on Sunday 5 April, sees the […]
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Pauline Viardot, Francesca Caccini, an early Handel magic opera, late Mozart and more: Buxton International Festival’s 2026 season
Lehár: The Merry Widow – Paula Sides in John Savournin’s production at Scottish Opera 2025 (Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic) Buxton International Festival is going from strength to strength and the 2026 festival, which runs from 9 […]
Easter Music Course for 8 to 13s, new Movement for Musicians & Creative Writing: Guildhall School’s programme of Easter Short Courses
Easter Music Course The Guildhall School offers a wide range courses above and beyond full-time study. There are Summer Evening Courses, Easter Short Courses and Summer Schools, with many courses offered on-line. The Easter Short […]
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