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A Child of Our Time was Tippett’s reaction to tragic events that changed the course of world history. Geraint Lewis traces the genesis of this modern classic and follows its progress on disc
Martin Cullingford’s pick of the finest recordings from this month’s reviews
The viola has equal billing with the violin in Mozart’s celebrated work, but the players don’t always reflect this. Richard Wigmore surveys the available recordings for those which address the balance most effectively
From St Mary’s Cathedral to Trinity College, Cambridge, the comedian, actor – and baritone – on the long path to recording his debut album
The inventiveness, skill and emotional power of so much of Purcell's music always rewards re-interpretation and listening. Here's the Gramophone guide to 10 of the best Purcell recordings
Thirty years after his first recording, Gardiner returns to this towering summit of Western music with the same forces as before. By Lindsay Kemp
Each of the recordings in this list was a Gramophone Editor's Choice – they are all ideal points of departure for an exploration of Schumann's sound world
How many of the 57 classical works can you identify in this hugely creative video?
James Jolly meets tenor James Gilchrist in order to get under the skin of the 16 songs comprising ‘A Poet’s Love’
Schumann remains one of the most misunderstood of all composers. Cellist and Schumann devotee Steven Isserlis peers behind the myths
Faust, Melnikov and Queyras are seeking to change perceptions of Schumann by recording the trios and concertos on period instruments, finds Harriet Smith
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