From my monthly essay in The Critic: Twice in the last century, Russia stood on the brink of world dominance. Specifically in music, but in other fields as well. Here’s roughly what happened…. Read on […]
The prolific international conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, diagnosed with a brain tumour more than three years ago, has battled through and is still undertaking engagements. In our Lebrecht Interview last summer, he flourished brilliant memories […]
Philip Venables (Photo: ® Charl Marais) Philip Venables’ opera We are the lucky ones is being premiered by Dutch National Opera on 14 March 2025 in Amsterdam. The opera features a libretto by Nina Segal and […]