Features

Why Edward Elgar was more than just an English gentleman

The idea that Edward Elgar wrote restrained, old-fashioned music can still persist abroad, but many international musicians are discovering that his music that is well worth championing, writes Andrew Farach-Colton

Alondra de la Parra: why I love working in ballet

As she makes her Royal Opera House debut with The Winter’s Tale, the 37-year-old Mexican-American conductor speaks to Gramophone about the ‘beautiful dialogue between dancers and music’

'In the Footsteps of Debussy' – Part 2

To mark the 100th anniversary of Claude Debussy's death, Warner Classics has produced a three-part documentary series. We are pleased to introduce Part 2 of 'In the Footsteps of Debussy'

Top 10 Corelli recordings

Arcangelo Corelli's music continues to inspire musicians and listeners more than 300 years after his death. Here are some of the finest recordings...

Masterclass: Sibelius's Violin Concerto

Sibelius's only concerto was both a passionate outburst and a farewell to romanticism. Here, Leif Segerstam and Tasmin Little take us inside the concerto.

Contemporary composer: Unsuk Chin

The Korean-born, Germany-based composer was inspired by Ligeti yet has gone on to find her own distinctive voice, writes Gavin Dixon

Product of the Month: NAD C 388

The most powerful NAD ‘Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier’ is well equipped and an entirely compelling performer.

Verdi's Otello: a guide to the best recordings

The past eight decades have seen many recordings of this tenor-led operatic masterpiece. Trawling through them all, Richard Lawrence finds at least three very special Otellos, and some electric conducting

Playlist: On the waves

James Jolly follows the example set by Debussy's La mer to find similarly sea-influenced music

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