From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: Sitting in the dental hygienist’s chair, my ears slathered with Classic FM, I cried out for something like this richly varied album where one composer was born in […]
If you haven’t yet come across Michael Haydn (1727-1805), then now is the chance to meet his most civilised of composers. Think J. C. Bach, the “London” Bach. Michael Haydn was trained musically at St […]
Birmingham Opera Company is about to perform Tippett’s opera New Year. It is an extremely rare event, dividing opinions sharply on itsm merits. Keith Warner will direct. BOC Music Director Alpesh Chauhan will conduct the […]