Top 10 blunders by music critics
- Friday, January 16, 2015
Great composers and established masterpieces have not always been recognised as such by music critics. Jeremy Nicholas chooses his favourite critical clangers
Great composers and established masterpieces have not always been recognised as such by music critics. Jeremy Nicholas chooses his favourite critical clangers
The viola as a solo instrument really came into its own in the 20th century. Duncan Druce offers a specialist's guide to the ten best recordings
The musical passions of Hans Zimmer, and how he writes music for the cinema
Béla Bartók’s music takes listeners on a journey through folklore and fantasy. Rob Cowan offers a guide to exploring his compelling genius
Gramophone has 20 copies of John Adams's The Gospel According to the Other Mary to give away. Enter the prize draw to win!
Jeremy Nicholas explores the history of the encore and why there is a fine line between delighting the audience and boring them to tears
Our pick of the finest violin concertos written in the 20th century and in modern musical language
We recommend the best recordings of Verdi's famous opera
Recommended recordings of Handel's opera
Gramophone's Editor Martin Cullingford picks the finest recordings from this month's reviews
Alfred Brendel, one of the world’s great pianists, gives his final interview to Stephen Plaistow as he retires from the concert platform
Paul McCreesh gives a conductor's perspective on Handel...
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