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Reinventing the hi-fi industry

Some interesting moves in the audio world see the British hi-fi industry shaping up for what looks like a bright future

Icon: John Shirley-Quirk

Michael McManus celebrates a 20th-century bass-baritone of choice who worked with Britten, creating many of his operatic roles, and made important recordings for Tippett

JS Bach: the Gramophone Award-winning recordings

Every recording of JS Bach's music to have won a Gramophone Award since 1977, featuring outstanding accounts of the St Matthew Passion, Goldberg Variations, Cello Suites and more

Top 10 Romantic composers

The Romantic period was one of the most innovative in music history, characterised by lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and emotive expression. Here's our beginner's guide to the greatest composers of the Romantic period

Top 10 String Quartets

Tracing the evolution of the string quartet from Haydn to Britten, via some of the greatest recordings available

Noël Coward 125: Classical Connections

December 16 marks 125 years since the birth of trailblazing British polymath, Noël Coward. Jack Pepper meets three Coward experts to explore his links with classical music

The Best Classical Music Albums of 2024

All of these outstanding classical albums were Editor's Choices in Gramophone magazine and are highly recommended. If you are searching for an inspirational new recording, look no further

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