Musicians who look like their pets: (3) Vladimir Horowitz and his poodle

The German violinist Christian Tetzlaff has cancewlled a US tour, saying he was unlikely to return unless the Government changed course on Russia-Ukraine. Tetzlaff, 58, told the NY Times: ‘Have the American people forgotten the […]

Lord Tony Hall, chair of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, at the season launch. Also featuring Chief Exec Emma Stenning with Director of Artistic Planning Catherine Arlidge and Music Director Kazuki Yamada. Among the […]

The venerable  Wilhelm Brückner, who built some 350 violins, violas and  cellos over seven decades, has died in Erfurt,  Thuringia, aged 92. He made his first instrument at 15. The family tradition continues through his […]