Leonard Cohen would have been 90 today

Musicians are mourning Andrzej Haluch, one of the most effective artist managers in Poland and eastern Europe. His artists included Daniil Trifonov, Kian Soltani, Mischa Maisky and the Borodin Quartet. Pianist Lukas Geniušas writes: ‘One […]

The footballer Jamie Vardy, as famous at his wife’s side in the law courts as he is on the pitch, has secured a free transfer this season to Italian Serie A club Cremonese. Both husband […]

The 24 competitors were announced today, 9 of them female. Dismally, only one British candidate was considered worthy. It’s a clear verdict on the present state of UK music education. Here’s the list: Kai-Min Chang, […]