Perhaps fittingly, there is an establishment by the name of “Satan’s Whiskers” a hop, skip and a jump from York Hall. Richard Strauss’ Salome is a visceral juxtaposition of the good (or is that Good?: […]
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Jasdeep Singh Degun, Gurdain Rayatt, Fantasia Orchestra, Tom Fetherstonhaugh – Smith Square Hall (Photo: Pablo Strong) Terry Riley: In C, Jasdeep Singh Degun, Philip Glass, Rameau; Jasdeep Singh Degun, Gurdain Rayatt, Fantasia Orchestra, Tom Fetherstonhaugh; […]
Gregory Spears: Fellow Travelers – Andy Acosta, Joseph Lattanzi – Seattle Opera (Photo: Sunny Martini) They served their country. Their country fired them. And it’s still happening Gregory Spears opera Fellow Travelers, with a libretto […]
This is a lovely album. Programming is carefully consdered. The disc opens with a beautiful performance of Durrliat’s own transcription of the “In Paradisim” from Fauré’s Requiem. The tempo is perfect, and a sense of […]
Bridging Worlds: Grazyna Bacewicz, Florence Price, Carolyn Shaw, Eleanor Alberga; Elena Urioste, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Tomo Keller; Church of St Martin in the FieldsReviewed 9 April 2026 The premiere of Eleanor Alberga’s […]
The Portrait Players (Emilia Agajew, Kristiina Watt, Claire Ward, Mirim Nohl) with Dame Emma Kirkby I Voci Segreti: Monteverdi, Luzzaschi, Quagliati, Piccinini, Ortiz, Malvezzi, Coma, Settimia Caccini, Marenzio, Francesca Caccini; The Portrait Players, Dame Emma […]
This is the fourth volume on Chandos of music by Gordon Jacob suddent and Vaughan Williams protegée R4th Gipps (1921-99). Previously at Classical Explorer, we have covered the Chandos release Paper of Dreams, and, on […]
After Martha Argerich d Dong Hyek Lim’s recital at the Festival Hall last week , it seemed only right to remind ourselves of her greatest Chopin recordings via this 5 CD (and one bluray audio) […]
The 2026 edition of the Spitalfields Music Festival begins the celebrations of the Festival’s 50th anniversary. Established in 1976 by conductor Richard Hickox, this year marks the beginning of Spitalfields Music’s 50th anniversary celebrations which […]
Sofiane Pamart French pianist and composer Sofiane Pamart is redefining modern classical music for a new generation. Known for blending high fashion, street culture, and virtuosic piano mastery, Pamart has amassed over a billion streams […]
